Greetings

Here I would like to reflect on life, on choices, on thought processes, and see how these things altogether are making my experiences for each day.

I tutor in the mornings from Tuesday-Friday. My student is growing a lot. He started off not being able to put his focus into learning, but he is gaining confidence and determinism, as well as a positive attitude all along the way. He now seeks discipline, and his focus is undeterred (when he applies himself). Today he worked quietly.

Today I was more inward focused, on the nourishing forces of peace. I had resolved to make sure we were focused, clear, and structured in all we did. I made sure not to lose my center, knowing the big picture of it all, and keeping it all in check. We had about 10 minutes for a recess break so we swung on the swings. I closed my eyes while swinging, which felt amazing. I told him to try this as well. He said it felt like flying. : )

Even though my student is arranged to go to a special learning center for the intellectually disabled or students who need more devoted attention, I told him it was good he was setting his sights on returning to the normal public school. He hopes to return there someday. As we were walking, he pointed out an "enemy" among his list, and I waved to this child and his mom with a friendly hello. I told him to wave as well. He told me not to, and I told him, "what if I did not wave to you, and said you were my enemy for all the things you did that I did not like?" He registers these mirrored scenarios very well, and he waved at them.

I am looking forward to the rest of my day. My sister and her baby are coming over, I will help her shop for a bridal shower gift for her friend, my friend and I will go jogging, and I will be able to feast on fruits at night. Afterwards, I will be able to read the beautiful writing of Elisabeth Elliot's Let Me Be A Woman.

Love & Peace,
Tinah