Tess's post:
I'm not sure what I think about what I've read so far. I mean, the Zanders do make sense to me. I once considered using the catch phrase, "I don't smoke," as a way to help myself quit smoking. I thought that changing the language I use to represent a reality could reprogram my brain to ultimately change my behavior. I think it would work, which is probably why I didn't try it.
Something else that made sense to me was the idea of renaming ourselves and restructuring circumstances in a way that would ultimately lead to better than we ever thought possible. I've thought about leaving the school for which I've taught six years. It was my very first teaching job, and I've come a long, long way in 6 years. But the idea that I could re-invent myself as a teacher somewhere else appeals to me. Maybe I need to do it, in order for me to grow as a teacher.
I watched Zander on TED, and he's good. He likes being in front of a crowd--or so I'm guessing. I don't know him personally. I'll post the link if anyone wants a look. Benjamin Zander on TED
Later . . .
My response:
@Tess,
I like your analogy of don't smoke. This fits in well with the reading. Hopefully you have or can still find a way to quit. Also, I can understand your thinking about moving on in order grow and better yourself. Right now I find myself in a similar situation where I am being placed back in the classroom. I have decided that due to finances at school I cannot fight it, I will go willingly as a return the classroom will hopefully help me gain more insight into helping teachers in the future.
If you do move on, I wish you the best of luck.
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