"Do your best and God will do the rest"

A teacher I greatly respected in grade school shared this mantra with us before every test we took in her class. (I also seem to remember it in print at the top of her tests, as well, but much of my childhood is blurry as I wasn't very good at separating fact and fiction). This saying comes to me every now and then and reminds me that many things are out of my control, but my work is mine to do and do well. My friend, Danielle, and I discussed this teacher yesterday and ever since I have been feeling at peace. These words were taught to me in my Catholic school religion class. Many of the people in my circles look back on their Catholic school experiences with disdain and say how they "barely survived." I look back and am greatly thankful. Maybe it was only my teachers, but those who taught me at Saint Bernard's and Seton provided me with an environment to learn about myself and my relationship with God while learning about math, science, and english. Because of this, I can easily integrate this relationship into my every day life. I'm truly thankful for this.

I have been attending a lot of yoga classes in my vast free time. These classes teach us to integrate meditation and stillness into our practice of physical growth. This, to me, is the same as what I learned in Catholic school. God is in everything we do. I go to Yoga and practice my faith while becoming a stronger fuller human being. I multi-task, but leave feeling relaxed, connected to my thoughts, and energized. I do my best and trust that God will do the rest. I can only accomplish that which is in my capacity, but I can still set the bar high. I just shouldn't beat myself up over every little detail.

I have an audition for a show that I really want tonight. I really truly want to be in this production. I never say that I want things. (Aside from telling Derick how much I want a certain food, clothing item, or piece of make up...) I'm putting this one out there for the universe. I want to do this play. Cross your fingers, say a prayer, send good vibes for me...

"Do your best and God will do the rest." Thank you, Mrs. Kaiser.