Fruitful. That is how yesterday's pd felt. I always dread those things. They make me feel little, petty, and unlovable! Today was very inclusive (in the past I have felt like an outsider at these events), appreciated, and confident! This is a very different feeling than I have had in the past, and I want to savor the way it is helping me ease back into the work. I like the new dance teacher, and I feel we will work well together. She is very deferential to me which feels really good, especially as my personal life feels more contentious. I really dreaded the day but it proves that I need to keep an open mind and since we were talking about mindset today, it really was apropos. My mindset has been fixed, but participating at NDI's intense workshop, forced me to confront my greatest fears and feel successful in spite of my deficits. I can always do more than I think is possible and that is what I want to remember to impart with students as well.
