The Body Knows

Ever since returning from the Hawaii International Conference on Education in January, 2013 has been moving along in a flurry.  I have not had much time to reflect on my experiences nonetheless move forward to explore other ones.  I’m not sure where January went and I cannot believe it’s already March.  With much to accomplish, I don’t want to slow down.  From one event to another, from one meeting to another, from learning experience to another… I was beginning to feel like I had no time.  The last thing I wanted to do was slow down.  The body knows... I kept doing more, sleeping less, and eating/exercising when I could.  Soon after presenting at the BCTF New Teachers’ Conference a few days ago, I got sick.  Your classic cold… runny nose, headache, and sore throat.  I had to stop.  Two full-days of rest and nothing else… I feel much better now.  Life’s Lesson:  Listen to yourself.  If you need a break, take it.  Otherwise, you’ll just get sick.