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10/4/2016

Remember to Breathe

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Each year, as we prepare for Seminole Days, life can get pretty hectic. There are a lot of phone calls, e-mails, and letters being sent, lots of traveling back and forth to make copies, buying trophies, and trying to make sure enough food is bought that will feed everyone. Add to this life and the inevitability of Murphy’s Law. Of course, if something can go wrong, it will go wrong. This year, amid all of this, I decided to do something that I, sometimes, forget to do – breathe.

It might seem simple, but it is something that can easily be forgotten when a tense or stressful situation arises. This year I truly learned that, even though I may not be able to control other people’s actions, I can control the way I respond to them. And I decided to handle everything that was thrown my way with wisdom and grace. But before I did any of that, I had to clear my head and breathe.

When I breathe and refocus, I am able to see the reason why the Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery Association is so important to me and our many members and friends. I am able to see why we work so hard to preserve the legacy of those who came before us and why we are making sure that the ones that come after us are as passionate about our history as we are. I am able to see that it doesn’t help to sweat the small stuff; instead, I just inhale and exhale a few times and take in the peace that comes with this exercise.

As First Lady Michelle Obama so eloquently said, “When they go low, we go high.” This is the best response for anything in life. Always take the high road. Always remember that the one shouting the loudest isn’t necessarily winning the argument. If you can’t think of anything else to do, do the first thing that you ever did – breathe.

I hope that no matter what you may be facing that you will remember this simple but powerful act. Being able to calm yourself and being able to assess a situation before reacting or, even worse, overreacting is so important.

Seminole Days 2016 has come and gone, but this year was a learning experience. I learned a lot about myself in the planning of this event, and I feel that I became a bit stronger and am now ready to focus on the goals that I’d like to accomplish as president. I believe that I have found a secret weapon that will allow me to combat anything that threatens my path, and that is the simple act of breathing.
 
Note: This blog was published as an article in the 10/06/2016 edition of the 
Kinney County Post.

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Seminole Indian Scouts Cemetery Association
PO Box 1797
Brackettville, TX
​78832

  • About Us
    • Officers and Board Members
    • Membership
    • Newsletter
    • Bylaws
  • Cemetery
    • Cemetery/Carver School Cleanups
    • Virtual Tour
    • Medal of Honor Recipients
    • Our Deceased >
      • 2019
      • 2015
      • 2013
      • 2010
      • 2008
      • 2006
      • 2005
      • 2002
      • 1997
      • 1926
  • Museum
    • Grand Opening
    • Virtual Museum
  • History
    • Black Seminoles: A Historical Overview
    • Seminole Negro Indian Scouts
    • Carver School
    • Books about the Seminoles
  • Events
    • Seminole Days >
      • Seminole Days 2019
      • Seminole Days 2017
      • Seminole Days 2016
      • Seminole Days 2015
      • Seminole Days 2014
      • Seminole Days 2013
    • Juneteenth >
      • Juneteenth 2018
      • Juneteenth2017
      • Juneteenth 2015
      • Juneteenth 1987
    • Memorial Day Ceremony, 2015
  • Election 2022 Results
  • Seminole Days 2022
    • Seminole Days 2022 Flyer
    • Trip to Seminole Canyon
    • Afro-Seminole Creole
    • Meet & Greet/Lecture Series
    • Breakfast with the Fort Clark Historical Society
    • Annual Parade
    • Annual Program
    • BBQ Plate Sale
    • Johnny Montgomery
    • The S.I.N.S. Screening
    • Annual Meeting & Election Results
    • Pasta Dinner
    • Dance
    • Sunday Service
    • Potluck Lunch
    • Places to Stay
  • 1870 to 1914: 150 Years of the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts
  • Forum
  • Contact