Are you losing yourself in work?
“Because of the intimate nature of our work, teachers often tightly wrap our own identities into how our students perform: if the child does well, we do well; if the child struggles and falls down, we sink too. If not done mindfully, we can lose ourselves in our work – confusing the work for living fully.
To deepen our teaching practices means to transcend educational pedagogy to a place beyond curriculum, assessment and instruction. This is an inward journey that can prepare us for our very outward lives. Living mindfully, we can then better connect with the children, families and colleagues with whom we work. Little will change in education until teachers face these inner conflicts and proceed with humility.”
— Seth D. Webb, 2011
Quaker educator
Today’s Invitation
Live mindfully to prepare for your outward life.
This Week’s Query
When has your Quaker faith come into contrast or conflict with the practices or expectations of the wider world?
What did you learn about yourself and your faith?
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