Courtesy: Rosa Say
It has come to my mind today that teaching students is all about love. Granted, it is not always easy to love students or parents or colleagues. But, if you desire for your teaching to be transformational, it must be grounded on love.
Six simple observations about love…
- Love is not easy or convenient. In fact, when a student is most difficult or a parent is caustic, love is needed then more than other times. And, more than that, it is likely that such love will be needed at an inconvenient time.
- Love is costly. I don’t mean having a treasure chest of toys and trinkets to give to children who earn them. I am thinking of a love that might humble you. It might mean reaching down and caring for a child who has old, dirty clothes. It might mean crossing a cultural barrier to visit parents.
- Love rises from the heart. This is the only real love – that which is from the heart. You will probably find that your desire to love your students is greater than your ability to show it. This is wonderful! A heart-based love is not cautious but remains wise.
- Love initiates. It does not wait for love to come from another. When love is withheld, it might mean that a child does not know how to love. It’s amazing what children face today! Don’t wait for them to love you – initiate love. And, when they love you, reciprocate it. Either way, love is active!
- Love is sacrificial. Not easy, inconvenient, costly…all these point to the sacrificial nature of true love. An aloha heart is a sacrificial heart!
- Love is life giving. True loves gives from within and inspires those who receive it. Give your life and you will find that what you receive is a deeper and broader love for others.
Do your students know you love them?
Do your parents know you love them?
Do your colleagues know you love them?
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