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Leela Seeber

courage to change the things I can; and wider reach but a different kind of connection.
wisdom to know the difference.” I keep the
focus on what I can do - even something as Like any organization Toastmasters must
small as recycling or saying a few kind words constantly evolve to meet the needs of a
to a friend, creates a more positive world for changing world. This might mean that I must
me. let go of some things I enjoy in Toastmasters
but trust that they will be replaced by fresh
And finally, what about the possible new enjoyments. I must actively look for those
Toastmasters changes ahead? Life is full of positives.
tradeoffs. With any change there is some
letting go. No one solution offers fulfillment of Let’s support each other as we enter 2025.
all our needs. Stay analytical about change and be fair.
Acknowledge the pros and cons of both the
When the pandemic happened, we, past and the present. Change is rarely all bad.
Toastmasters, were forced to change. It turned In a rough time take comfort in “This too shall
out to be a renaissance time as we connected pass.” The pendulum most likely will sway
better with fellow Toastmasters around the back the other way soon. Because people
world. I learned new skills using Zoom that I want change even when it is just going back
could apply immediately in my profession. The to the same old thing.
tradeoff, however, is my home club has not
been able to return to meeting in person on a Best wishes for 2025.
regular basis. I miss the friendly handshakes.
There are just some things that cannot be
translated virtually. There is the tradeoff -

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