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WHAT ARE YOU DOING TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN?

There are those days, when the logical mind says that you
must move on and do a better job of supporting yourself.
Those days when the logical mind says, why did you choose
this career, it's not reasonable.
If the heart can still the mind, then the answers are apparent.
Perhaps logic did not play a great part in choosing our jobs
as child care professionals.
If we are truly teaching life's most important lessons to the
children we work with.
The lesson of love - to love oneself unconditionally and to
share that love with others.
Perhaps we were guided and chosen to be in this place.
For teaching love in a crowded, confused, and often angry
world is not something everyone can do.

Though our wallets may not be overflowing.
How many people are hugged and told they are loved by the
people they work with each day?
How many people own original art works, created especially
for them?
How many jobs allow you to wipe away tears and make the
world a better place for others?
How many people are allowed to see a tired, weary world
through fresh new eyes, where all things are possible.
To hear laughter and joy for no big reason, just for being.
When the logical mind says, what are you doing teaching
young children?
Listen to your heart yet one more time.

(adapted from Patsy Clark)

Sue Baldwin - INSIGHTS Training & Consulting