Perspective
Okay, so my last post was a bit depressing and I just can’t live with that vibe. I realize there are highs and lows, but I am working on realizing this up and down can provide a wonderful balance in life…. so not to get all zen on you all but, here are some highs and tiny lessons life has thrown my way lately.
1. Go new teachers! So, I am on the curriculum mapping leadership committee for my district and we are in the middle of checking out computer/web based programs to map (any suggestions or ones you have used or like?). We are all aware of how much resistance and difficulty we will come across (or at least we know it’ll be there) and even in these meetings the difference between those that are gung-ho and those that just have to be there hangs in the air. Well, it was wonderful as I left the building last today to overhear our 30 year or so veteran teacher who is heading this all up talking to another teacher about the incredible energy and vibrancy that the young teachers are bringing and their willingness to try new things and confidence with technology. He also highlighted the difference in the groups in our committee like I noticed, but stressed the great things “these new teachers” could bring. It was a really good thing to overhear!
2. With that said, STRUGGLE. I watched my daughter crawl backwards to all her toys yesterday (she’s a bit stuck in reverse and hasn’t figured out forward yet), just barely missing them as she was trying to maneuver backwards to them, working her way in circle after circle on the family room floor. This went on for the better part of an hour with no interference from me and watching her rest her head on the carpet to rest a bit and suck on her thumb. She kept going and going despite keeping missing her toys every single time. What a lesson this is for all of us! Struggle is important and necessary and I am working on trying to understand these are the times I have learned the most about myself and life. Again, I think its important for me to take in those highs and lows with a patient, balanced and grounded perspective.
3. So, all this philosophy has gotten me more focused on my poster at least. I have a vision of what I will do- after all it can’t be much harder than writing, right? We will see, but I’m thinking glitter. Just kidding, but at least I am confident it will be done, readable and somewhat aesthetically pleasing… hopefully. The important thing is that I am a bit more motivated. Now, finding the time….