At the end of the day, everyone is someone’s kid. Don’t forget to take care of your inner kid too.
Bravely Contributing
The Space Between
Some of us needed space over the break and didn’t get it. Perhaps you experienced too much togetherness or politically charged dinner conversations. When we return from the break, let’s recognize that not everyone got the break they needed. Maybe give them a little space, so they can gently reenter the school routine.
Hustling to Exist
But I would love for us to find our way back together. Lovingly bringing ourselves closer to joy, enjoyment, and play. And I don’t exactly know how but as Peter Block recently said in so many words, “When we are unsure, the answer is almost always community.”
This Little Light
I’m not saying we stop thinking critically or stop offering constructive feedback. I’m just asking us be those people. The light shiners. The people who unearth that one remaining burning ember inside educators and nurture it, so it can burn bright and light the way for others.
Who We’re Meant to Be
And when the work feels like it’s more than we can bear, too much for us to handle, perhaps we have overcomplicated things, and we need to get back to who we (collectively) were meant to be. Back to what we value. Together.
Less Rush More Relationship
We see a different side of our students at after school events, but we see each other in a new light too.
Deeply Human Learning
We are human. The variables are endless. Perhaps we should give ourselves, others, and situations the room to be. Room where much can be true.
Untangling Teammates
So, to all the bees out there, you know who you are. Thank you. Thank you for bee-ing there for me as I take it one step at a time. One moment at a time. One day at a time.
One Room at a Time
It's going to work out. It almost always does. So, let's love ourselves and each other through the process of growing and evolving. One mosquito move at a time. One conversation at a time. One room at a time.
Fully Present
In the meantime, may we all simply work to be fully where are our feet are planted. May we offer others our fullest presence and attention. And may others feel this from us in small ways. Whether it's putting our phone away, asking thoughtful questions that allow us understand more clearly what is said, or remembering to follow up on little details shared with us.
MEGHAN LAWSON 