It’s been interesting both teaching in real life and coming in for teaching practice over the months. Sometimes I come in and feel like I’m really starting to get it, and other times (like yesterday) I sort of lose the plot and stumble around a bit, but I learn a lot both ways. As one of my teachers put it yesterday, the places where things fall apart are really the most valuable. But through both of those I feel like I’ve grown immensely and have also discovered the love of teaching. I think I always knew I would enjoy it, but I’ve never really explored it much. It really forces you to be very conscious of whatever it is you are teaching and I think it’s about the best way to learn anything.

I’m really trying to make sure that I maintain the community I’ve found through this. I have several projects going with various fellow student/teachers and am going to try and figure out how to maintain a community group or list so that we can all stay in touch going forward. It’s great to see so many people making transformations in their lives and really trying to live consciously and with a lot of intent and I like having more of that in my life.

So, it’s bittersweet. But I can honestly say this has been one of the best things I’ve ever chosen to do and am looking forward to whatever next steps there are to take.