The Opportunity to Love
When I was in my late teens- scraggy with uninteresting features (not that I became a handsome fellow later), I always envy the people around me. High school was the start of crushes and puppy love which was a little bit late compared to nowadays. College days were seemingly empty of someone to love and the desire to be loved was just overpowering.
I’ve met two interesting and beloved people which became my inspirations throughout. They knew my feelings but I, being cowardly, retreated to my own corner and let the future passed me by. Yes, there were regrets, but the opportunity to love two special people was presented and I took it.
I love my vocation and the children I teach every year. So in my small wonderful world, I make it a point to show them love so that they’ll know its real meaning. When you give love to your child, it is returned. When you show love to your students, it will manifest itself through their actions and words.
When I asked for love, God gave me the opportunity to love, not love itself.
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There i realised why i had the best foundation under his tutelege. it was because he loved teaching, and he loved his students.
i came back this mornign returning with brownies and treats. But these I think weren't enough.
I bet even if your students grow up, they'd want to come back and thank you for being more than just a teacher, but a teacher who loved them and taught them well.
Kudos to you Phi Jon!
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This is one wonderful comment coming from someone I admire for some time now. You are full of wisdom and I commend you for your wonderful spirit and support.
LOL!
I stayed in one school from prep til 4th year HS (that's 11 years!). I can say my highschool buddies are my lifelong friends.
i so can relate to this. when i was in HS i fell in love. and just like you, being all cowardly and conflicted, i didn't take the chance even though i knew that she had feelings for me too. enough said. hehe!