Quote #78: Tonia West

Hi, I'm Tonia West! I am a substitute paraprofessional for Midland Public Schools, a 200HR Registered Yoga Teacher, and currently in the process of earning my Social-Emotional Facilitators certificate with a focus on trauma-informed movement and mindfulness for young people. I am also a proud member of the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition. A quote that has really helped keep me motivated lately is ""Our own life has to be our message,"" by Thich Nhat Hanh. The reason I find this quote so inspiring is because it's an easy reminder to keep my daily actions aligned with my passions and values. You are the hero in your own story, and every day you get to choose what impact you will have on yourself and others. This quote supports my wellbeing because having a purpose-driven mindset can bring meaning to even the most mundane of tasks and helps keep me motivated me through the gloomiest of days. So today, what message -- to yourself or others -- will you choose to send with your actions? What will the hero in YOUR story do next? This has been brought to you by the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition's Quotes to Live By Series. Don't forget to take a nice deep breath today!

Thich Nhat Hanh