I spent the last week working on my comprehensive exam for my doctoral program. I have never done so much reading, research, and writing in one weeks time. I am still not convinced that my brain will recover from this week...I do hope so. One thing that seemed to help was a new print I found. KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON. Not a new print, it is actually from 1939, but recently resurfaced from the bottom of a box of dusty books purchased at an auction in the UK. (For the story, click here.) The significance for me is that five simple words were a constant reminder to take cleansing breaths. Five simple words reminded me to take energy sustaining breaks. Five simple words reminded me that in a few short days the exam would be over and life will move forward. Bottom line: words have power. Choose wisely.
29 March 2011
Mightier than the sword.
I spent the last week working on my comprehensive exam for my doctoral program. I have never done so much reading, research, and writing in one weeks time. I am still not convinced that my brain will recover from this week...I do hope so. One thing that seemed to help was a new print I found. KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON. Not a new print, it is actually from 1939, but recently resurfaced from the bottom of a box of dusty books purchased at an auction in the UK. (For the story, click here.) The significance for me is that five simple words were a constant reminder to take cleansing breaths. Five simple words reminded me to take energy sustaining breaks. Five simple words reminded me that in a few short days the exam would be over and life will move forward. Bottom line: words have power. Choose wisely.
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