Happy
I've started the year on a high note. I have a great kid. My husband is alright. I have a new and interesting job, which I won by being proud of my achievements and abilities, instead of modest and hesitant. Sometimes I can wear the cloak of confidence and swishes away other people's criticisms as unnecessary to dwell on. I really only have time to dwell on what is highly significant.
I've been reading interviews in Dumbo Feather with an inspiring school teacher that undertook a long period of reflection to realise her life purpose and travelled to Italy to learn about the Reggio Emilia approach to education and implemented it in the worst neighbourhood of Hobart. It was inspiring; especially her idea that the best educational strategies should be used with those most in need. Very socially just. Reading this interview, which was long and interesting, reminded me about the benefits of observing my kid and responding to his interests with the recreation I provide; and the simple joyousness of his company. Over the holidays I've seen how much he enjoys the open space of parks and beach, how he still has the discovery of spider webs and falling leaves to make; how much he loves the water; how when he is well rested he wakes up smiling and likes to touch my face. He's a delight.
I also felt a level of comfort in accepting my life, the standard of my living, as being what it is, with a lot of gratitude for what is in my life, the experiences that have helped me get to what I am, and that humble but sentimental belongings are more meaningful to me. I have a well remunerated friend who has annual family holidays overseas-I envy the lifestyle but I don't need to compete, my life is rich.
I've been reading interviews in Dumbo Feather with an inspiring school teacher that undertook a long period of reflection to realise her life purpose and travelled to Italy to learn about the Reggio Emilia approach to education and implemented it in the worst neighbourhood of Hobart. It was inspiring; especially her idea that the best educational strategies should be used with those most in need. Very socially just. Reading this interview, which was long and interesting, reminded me about the benefits of observing my kid and responding to his interests with the recreation I provide; and the simple joyousness of his company. Over the holidays I've seen how much he enjoys the open space of parks and beach, how he still has the discovery of spider webs and falling leaves to make; how much he loves the water; how when he is well rested he wakes up smiling and likes to touch my face. He's a delight.
I also felt a level of comfort in accepting my life, the standard of my living, as being what it is, with a lot of gratitude for what is in my life, the experiences that have helped me get to what I am, and that humble but sentimental belongings are more meaningful to me. I have a well remunerated friend who has annual family holidays overseas-I envy the lifestyle but I don't need to compete, my life is rich.
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