Point of view. Sometimes point of view is everything. I remember when I made the decision to retire, I did so with some reservations. After all I had taught for thirty-one years, and it was a huge part of my identity. I worried about what I would do next in life? I wondered if my pension would be enough? I was apprehensive about leaving my comfort zone. Each day when I left my neighborhood I had to take a right turn onto the road with a somewhat limited view. You couldn't quite see around the bend. However, each time I returned from the opposite direction I had a clear view of the turn. One day it hit me like a ton of bricks. It was the same road! The only difference was the point of view. As I was approaching this new phase of my life, it became clear to me that I could not allow the unseen part of the road to hold me back. I had to trust that the view from the other side was wide open. It's been six years now and, although there are times I really miss being in the classroom, I'm glad I didn't let the bend in the road hold me back.
This is such an incredible post. Such a great analogy and story. Thank you! AnnMarie
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann Marie. It really was an aha moment that helped validate that I was doing the right thing. Thanks for always reading my posts.
DeleteThank you for the wonderful analogy. As an educator, I talk to my students all the time about point of view, but you brought about a new and interesting way to look at it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Renita. I appreciate you reading my post. Getting to encourage our students was one of my favorite things about being a teacher. Keep doing what you are doing. You do make a difference!
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