For over 20 years kids walked into my classroom expecting to learn something new.
I loved every single day with them.
But something happened over the past 5 years as I watched their spontaneity, curiosity, and ability to learn something new every single day. I started to yearn for it in my own life.
And so this past June, I followed their example of not-being-afraid-of-the-unknown and went back to what I wanted to do 50 years ago . . . write.
My mom is in her 90s now and is a big support system. She simply stated, “Well, it’s about time. If you don’t do it now when will you make the time?”
Reality has settled in over the past 6 months - learning new things takes courage and ingenuity. So when I get disheartened, I think back to my students.
Little kids are expected to have courage and ingenuity every single day in classrooms all around the world. I get a belly ache just hitting the ‘publish’ button on a new website post - or starting up a Substack account - let alone that podcast I’ve been wanting to do for the past 7 years.
Just thinking about that podcast. . .
(But, it’s coming. And hopefully you’ll be a guest so we can chat about change.)
I learned from the best little teachers in the world that learning new things is growth. Stomach aches just mean we’re doing something really important. And if not now, when?
Leave a comment if you want to be part of the discussion on how women initiate change. Let me know What’s Up? in your corner of the world! I look forward to hearing from you!
gerri
Welcome, Geri!
Love this: “But something happened over the past 5 years as I watched their spontaneity, curiosity, and ability to learn something new every single day. I started to yearn for it in my own life.”
It DOES take courage to go for it - your dream of writing - and knowing you are not alone is half the battle. Can’t wait to read more advice, encouragement, and musings….
You're off to a great start! Keep plugging away and success will come, I'm sure of it.