Gina, Thanks for your heart-felt message. I, too, took a leap of faith this year and left my job without first securing another one. I am looking for a school that more closely matches my personal philosophy. Tomorrow I have two interviews,and I'm so excited! I know I've made the best decision, scary as it is.
Teresa -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of gina nunley Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 1:43 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] How do you know? Melissa, My heart goes out to you because I just made the 6th leap of faith decision in my life, and let me tell you it doesn't get any easier to make that decision, especially if you're happy where you are. But I realize now that the fact that I was called to look somewhere else was a sign that this might be a good thing for me. And despite the fact that 4 out of those 6 times I was certain that I at that moment worked with the BEST people I had ever known, and the best school or principal and how could I leave them, in fact each new move actually brought me more "bests." I found something new to appreciate and I always grew into a better me and teacher. I did make a big mistake during one move, and it took me several years to recover. I would not let go of the past and embrace the current situation. I got stuck and wasted a lot of my time, and undervalued a lot of good people. So you have made the decision and I bet in a year you'll be able to tell us exactly why it was a good one. Don't look back....insist on embracing all of the new, fear or not, decide to look for what you'll love. My friend plays the "What if?" game...and it pivots you to a hopeful place. What if this turned out to be your all time favorite job? you ended up teaching with the best partner you've had? you found an opportunity for yourself that you wouldn't have had? you love it just as much as your old school, and now you have those friends and the new. this is exactly what you're supposed to be doing. love, Gina _________________________________________________________________ The other season of giving begins 6/24/08. Check out the i’m Talkathon. http://www.imtalkathon.com?source=TXT_EML_WLH_SeasonOfGiving _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
