I haven't blogged in a really time. My avoiding it started as laziness, then became denial. First, I did not feel particularly motivated to blog and struggled with guilt. Next, I convinced myself it was unnecessary and a waste of time. Then, I started to convince myself that I had never started blogging in the first place to dodge the obligation (Blog? I don't blog. You must be thinking about Dan. He's the family blogger) Finally, I said "Oh what the hell, I enjoy it." Here I am again, so silly, and ready to share my thoughts.
I have become a lot more comfortable and confident in my classroom over the past few months, and have seen a significant change in both myself and my students. I don't think there were a lot of "aha" moments or training to which I can attribute this, but I feel so much more love for these kids than for which I could have hoped.
Without love, they are just children with needs and problems; they are imposing upon my emotions and priorities. With love, they give me a reason to step outside my cynical and selfish nature and focus on something that is real and meaningful.
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