Reflections

We were discussing the pros and cons of starting over in a new high school and he stopped me mid-conversation.  Abruptly, he remarked. " Mom, what are you most afraid of? ".  I told him that staying where he already knew everyone had its advantages. Many of them. Including the one about already knowing who the " bad guys"  were or where the rough spots could be.  "But, I'm not afraid of mean kids, mom."   I quietly marveled at his ability to accept the change and not to be afraid. He told me about the extended opportunities this new place would bring for him and how he really needed to start thinking about his future.  Many hours later, I am still thinking about the resiliency within his words and the lessons I can learn from them for myself. Change can be hard and perhaps even more so for adults. Arriving to a new school as a student, teacher or as a leader requires a certain amount of courage. People may not understand your intentions at ...