A few days ago I typed my woes for all to read. That huge knot of unease stayed in my stomach for dozens of hours with no end on the horizon. And then, I went into the cafeteria and just sat with students and talked. I laughed with them, told jokes with them, talked to them about what they should do because they didn't like the new pizza sticks. Guess what? Before I knew it the knot was gone!
"Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man." ~Rabindranath Tagore
Even though I may be discouraged by the politics of the job, the insanity of the job, the conflicts that arise, the children are the reason I am there. That will never change and I can not, will not forget it.............
Very timely post! Same issues afflicting my personal professional psyche, same solution. As it always is, if I get out and connect with the students....all is well! Nice post!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave! There is no other cure! Good luck to you and stay strong!
ReplyDeleteIt's one the best things....ever. Love being in the cafeteria and recess and talking to kids. They're so hilarious and a ray of sunshine on a gloomy day. :) Thanks for reminding us why we're there! -Lyn Hilt
ReplyDelete(Our soon-to-be published school newspaper has my blogger account :))