My Footprints

I have the greatest job in the world because I see the accomplishments I make in the lives of young children. I have the best seat in the theatre of life as I see their growth blossoms right in front of me. I have the best medicine for sadness and loneliness for they are always willing to give me a hug with a wonderful smile and encouragement.

I am delighted to be part of the lives of these little children that I teach everyday. Hearing comments from their parents had been very heartwarming and lovely. Year after year, I do hear people saying that the only reason they stayed in school is because of me. I do hear that the reason they chose the school was because of me. I have also heard that the children will miss my camaraderie and my overflowing love for them. I am overjoyed.

Just last month, I told a child that his "movie" was done and that we needed just the voice over for it to be totally finished. He viewed the final run with music and he was impressed. The smile and the glowing eyes as he reads and looks at the moving pcitures made me smile and I was indeed happy. I was about to face the other way to see how the other children were doing when he called me.

Me: Yes? Do you like it?
Keanu: I love it!
Me: Thank you.
Keanu: I love you Teacher Jonathan. Could I give you a kiss?

I cried that moment. The next day, I cried more when I told the story to his mom and we were crying on the playground in front of many people. For those who give, they do receive.

A Growing Poem

Believe
One word
But ever true
In every life's endeavour
Living life with a purpose.

Love
So empowering
Force to reckon
Two souls in one
The reason for our existence.

Faith
In God
Who holds us
To live and learn
The purpose of our existence.

A New Morning

The recently concluded holidays became an awaited moment for some to refresh themselves and renew their spirits. It was a way to be with families and ponder the good times and heal the old wounds. It was an excuse to meet former friends and make new ones as everyone seemed to be in the spirit of the holidays.

I planned early, getting presents and things to give to my relatives and friends. I planned early, in securing airline tickets so I could be with love ones. I planned early, in scheduling myself so as to spend time wisely during my break.

However, the holidays won't be complete if I have not make connection with myself, a much needed peace and compromise to become better and feel better. The holidays became an excuse to prepare and be more busy. The holidays became a distraction to the many things occupying my troubled mind.

I have no plans as to what to do in the near future and have no idea where I am actually heading with this journey. I have met many people who had been giving me advices and pat in the back but I still have to endure the trials all by myself. The need to be in a new environment, the need to be in a secure place, the need to be important in my workplace, and the need to belong to a group are intertwined problems affecting my behaviour right now.

I am good, I am great and I know I can do many good things. I should not be in this dilemma but must get out of this rut. This new year, I should make plans for myself so as I get the needed peace not brought by the holiday break but by putting things in order, in perspective, and in importance. I vow to change and these changes won't be easy.

The morning is here, the action is now.