This morning, I woke up at 4:45am to get to the elementary school by 5:30. Why? I am an Election Official. That’s why.
I certainly don’t do it for the money, because I made less on my 8 hour shift than I could make in an hour of coaching. I did it because I believe ya gotta “live it to give it,” as my mentor and teacher, Martha Beck, says.
I spend a lot of time talking with clients about incorporating their values into all aspects of their lives. A life and career that doesn’t align with values causes suffering. If I’m encouraging others to live their values, I’d better be willing to live my own, too.
Since community, using my voice to stand up for what I believe in, and honoring those who came before us are important to me, I decided to become an Election Official (sounds pretty lofty, but basically I handed out ballots and helped people understand how to use them).
Helping to ensure that everyone has the right to vote in an impartial and speedy way feels like a great way to support my community, as well as to honor all those people who fought for our right to do so.
Did you vote? I hope so.
