A Grateful Start (Just for Teachers)
11 Aug 2011 Leave a Comment
Because today I need reminding of a few things, here is a reflection I wrote in July 2010:
For a job that keeps me constantly on my toes, I am thankful,
as I only have to think of those who have been made redundant to realise my good fortune.
For the realisation that how we treat people might be the only thing they remember about us,
I am grateful, because it reminds me to always look at the bigger picture.
For students who sometimes feel more like friends, I say thanks,
because they remind me to listen to each of them as if they were just that.
For those who delight in exposing what I don’t know, I am grateful,
as it makes me want to strive to do better tomorrow.
For colleagues who make me laugh at myself, I am thankful,
because laughter is indeed the best and sweetest medicine.
For friends who forget the misguided things I do, I say thanks,
because I am prone to imperfection… (but only most of the time.)
For the challenges presented to me every new day, I say thank you,
as it means I will grow and hopefully become a better person for it.
For the ability to get out of bed, renewed and healthy, I am grateful,
as so many people live without this luxury every single day.
And for being blessed to live where we do, I say thank you,
because I know I am safe, I am happy, I am loved and I am needed…
These are the little things we take so much for granted,
But, incredibly, make us some of the luckiest people to walk on this earth….
[N. Papasidero]
