In Sunday School, we have been studying Adam Hamilton’s Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity. Today, the following quote was used:
“This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.” (George Bernard Shaw)
We discussed it through religion and who we are to be as Christians, but I also thought about it as an educator, and it led me to wonder:
As an educator, we have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children. If we choose to "be mighty," we are purposeful in what we do in trying to meet the needs of each student. If teaching is just a way to get a paycheck, then it is easier to "be a clod."
I wish I could remember more of his comments around "being mighty," but educators have a choice, and if we choose to "be mighty," we choose to make a difference and change the world.
Are you mighty or a clod?
As an educator, we have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children. If we choose to "be mighty," we are purposeful in what we do in trying to meet the needs of each student. If teaching is just a way to get a paycheck, then it is easier to "be a clod."
I wish I could remember more of his comments around "being mighty," but educators have a choice, and if we choose to "be mighty," we choose to make a difference and change the world.
I hope you choose to
And, teachers, if you do, hang in there! Our jobs are tough, but we can do this with the support of others.
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