As I mentioned in my previous post, I attended a national conference in Chicago recently. It was only my second in my 25+ year career as a dietetic professional. I have had the pleasure and privledge to attend a multitude of state and district conferences and seminars. But I forgot how different it feels to attend a national conference….be a one of thousands of professionals.
I was inspired by all I learned, eriched by the new people I met, restored and rejuvenated by time spent with “old” friends and colleagues and reignited with the lifelong learning spark.
I have always been one to do a lot of reading and to attend programs that will improve my knowledge and skills. Yet something was different this time…at this national conference with my peers. The experience reached my very being (maybe because of the intention I set prior to attending the conference). While I am still challenging myself to put it into words what I can tell you is that I came home with a new sense of wonder and possibility.
I also came home inspired to renew my goal of doing at least one thing each month geared toward self-improvement. Maybe it will be reading a book or watching a video or attending a seminar or joining a group or learing a new skill. Time will tell what will unfold each month. What I do know is that lifelong learning can and will enrich your mind, fill your heart and empower you to live your dreams…so what do you want to learn today?