To get writing more often, I decided to sign up for Reverb 10, "reflect on this year and manifest what's next".
Today's prompt is the following:
Let Go. What (or whom) did you let go of this year? Why? (Author: Alice Bradley)
Let's see... the first thing that comes to mind is letting go of my previous expectations of teaching. I honestly thought that my fifth year in the profession would be so much easier. I've been challenged by apathetic students, low test scores, changing my teaching style, asking for help, and honestly relying on my instincts when dealing with the children and adults in my building.
I've let go of my enthusiasm for the profession. Teaching urban middle school students English/Language Arts is not my passion. An intuitive reading that I had recently suggested that I look into teaching from a spiritual perspective. I am open to that; however I need to take the steps and position myself so that I am meeting the right people at the right time. Perhaps 2011 will be that time to truly let go of this version of teaching and open the door to other aspects of this field.
2 comments:
Hi Laniza,
Thanks for dropping by to comment on my first Reverb10 post!
I'm a brand new yoga teacher, so I certainly understand both the joy and the frustrations of teaching.
And if you feel that teaching high school students isn't for you, there's so many other ways you can teach! I'd suggest that you at least start taking a few courses that might lead to alternatives. Even that much change can bring a lot of light into your life!
I love this idea of reflection. I signed up and plan to do it as well.
I feel like you in thinking about my expectations of teaching. I had hoped that these feelings would change but they haven't. (((hugs))) But my plan for the new year is to be more optimistic and think more positively about school. Maybe, I'll fall in love with this job again.
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