I admit it, I’ve been a bit cranky lately.
My interactions with people
have had an edge.
I woke up this morning
committed to bringing more zen to my day ….
being a nicer teacher….
breathing….
smiling….
showing….not just having – patience.
And then she was home sick,
the one child who puts all of this to the test.
So I’ll just savor the practice I had today
and hope I’ll be better at it tomorrow
when I’m sure she will return.
wake up and write 
March 12th, 2015 at 6:50 pm
An inspirational piece! I hope you pass the test tomorrow 🙂
March 12th, 2015 at 7:00 pm
This made me giggle a little bit. That moment when you realize your grumpies are not all about you.
March 12th, 2015 at 7:09 pm
ha ha amazing how one child can make a difference! Mine is a boy that is never sick!
March 13th, 2015 at 5:44 am
If this were me, I would be so proud that I had done well, and maybe not admitted that I was helped along the way by the absence of a certain someone. However, you should be proud that not only were you calmer, but you realized the source of some of your angst! Hope today is even better!
March 13th, 2015 at 8:30 pm
This reminds me that students who test us the most sometimes need the most attention. I have this voice in my head all the time about being more patient, more accepting. It’s just hard but we keep trying.