We don’t have to serve students and parents…we get to.
A lense of gratitude does not mean we deny that sometimes teaching is hard. Rather, it means we embrace the challenges.
A lense of gratitude does not mean we are thankful for all parts of our work, rather it means we accept that there is always bad with the good. We know there is far more good in our work with children than bad.
When we filter all that comes our way through a lense of gratitude…
When we are thankful for what we get to do each day…
Whether the sun is shining or it is raining…
…anything is possible.
Even loving our jobs so much that when that last bell rings, not only are there tears in our eyes, there are tears in our students’ eyes too.
A grateful heart is a happy heart, and our kids deserve it.
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Well said. As a favorite Rob Bell quote on my bulletin board reminds me each day, “Throwing yourself into [the work] begins with being grateful that you even have something to throw yourself into.”
Love that Kip! Thank you for sharing that quote!
Great reminder of the awesome opportunity we have as educators. It’s not a job, it’s a calling and a grateful heart keeps our focus on the positives. Thanks for sharing my friend!
Jon
Such a beautiful, heart felt post.