something is up

One day, I heard a former student of mine calling my name. He then accidentally addressed another teacher with my name, to which the teacher replied, “I wish.” I didn’t make a big deal out of it, but I was surprised to realize that someone in my school looks up to me. I feel honoured. 

Just this week, I spoke with another educator from a different school, and she mentioned how proud she is of me for having such a wonderful rapport with students and their parents. She has known since we met that I am a good teacher and is rooting for me to achieve a higher position. I feel humbled by her support.

Another teacher approached the administrator to take care of me, as I am one of the remaining efficient and trusted teachers in school. There are many administrative issues right now, and I can’t understand why things aren’t being handled well despite my warnings and suggestions since the beginning of the term. Though we have no voices, we stand together as educators. I am surrounded with care.

My biggest challenge has been finding myself as a person. However, things have fallen into place through prayer and faith. I am experiencing a new aura that is giving me a clearer definition of my life and the purpose it entails. I feel more connected with the universe and have a growing instinct that something great is on the horizon. I am excited!

While I can’t explain these feelings very well, I experience them every day. I notice them during my commute to work or while taking a nap. I also dream of these moments and feel different when I’m with children, in the garden, or at home. I will continue to write my reflections and insights so that one day I can look back and see the sequence of events and how they unfold on a daily basis. I am to discover.