“Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain.” Lily Tomlin
I think tonight discipline is called for instead of language.
End of semester crunch before the holidays while our nation slides further down a slippery slope (any glimmers of hope?) — I am determined to give my complaints and the accompanying emotions a rest with a chance to subside by morning.
Even though my daily frustrations have been deeply connected to the bigger picture of so many terrible events and sufferings, I will keep my complaints in their place in the scheme of things and of what I can do anything about tonight.
These times have pushed me always harder to manage my emotions and energy with a big picture perspective, a long haul determination. This is nothing new to people who get up at 5am every day to teach and lead crowds of kids.
And so, I put this week to rest, once again reminded of the strength of teachers.