Hi all!! Maddie Grace here! I know you missed me, but we’re so back!
This month I will be reflecting on work, play, and rest!! Balancing these things well is a challenge as a busy fellow, but I’m lucky to have some really great role models that I’ve been taking my cues from. So here are my updates!
Work!! I’m doing a mix of work from home and in person meetings for RiverCross, and finally feel like I’m figuring out how to be productive at both! My boss is an incredible example of knowing when to bring people together and when to work independently. As I discovered through Myers-Briggs, my extroverted self works best when I can talk-think-talk; sometimes I need to brainstorm with a coworker or friend, take those ideas and think on them, then communicate again what I come up with. Grateful for a workplace that works with the strengths of its team members!
Play!! Nobody parties like the Raleigh Fellows (new slogan pending?). Whether it’s Jackie’s gourd awards, Jacob showing up to youth ministry meeting in wedding attire, or Hailey’s bull ride at the fair, someone is always bringing a sense of whimsy to our activities. Whatever we do, the fellows keep it fun and lighthearted.
Rest!! This is difficult to do when there’s so many good books to read, cool people to hang out with, and fun places to go! But I’ve had some really great conversations this month about finding moments of stillness and quiet during such a busy season (s/o Bevy and Tessa). I’ve been trying to rest before I feel like I desperately need it, so that I can work (and play) out of my rest, instead of resting from my work (and play). I’m lucky that so many of the fellows are good at setting boundaries and resting, because it reminds me that I need boundaries around rest too. Thanks guys!!
Welp, that’s all for now! Have to go finish planning my Halloween costume now! Hopefully next time I’m writing this, there will be a Christmas tree within my line of sight (CANT WAIT). Side note… does time move faster as a fellow?
Anyhoo, see you next month!
MG