Carol A. Hand
“Stewardship is an ethic that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources. The concepts of stewardship can be applied to the environment and nature, economics, health, property, information, theology, etc.” ( Wikipedia)
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Teaching requires discipline
“Acting when the time is right”
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I arise early on class day
to give myself time to reflect and prepare
greeting the morning just before sunrise
gazing up at the cloudy grey skies
transforming miraculously before my eyes
ever pinker flowing clouds glowing above
trees of shimmering gold, orange, and red
an important foundation for
contemplating the things I love
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Preparing enough to put stage fright aside
(still a constant despite decades of teaching and public speaking)
enabling me to be present in the moment
to adapt approaches spontaneously
and address whatever needs arise
trusting the step by step process
of opening hearts and minds
to creative, constructive possibilities
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Giving thanks at the end of the day
for opportunities to model stewardship
for the sake of future generations
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Ah, that teachers’ stage fright! Sometimes I miss it. Then I give a presentation or a training and it is there beside me. And yes, preparation helps. May your class be filled with joy and ease.
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Thank you for such delightful comments, Michael. Sending my best wishes. ❤
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Such an important, profound, spiritual concept to teach and think about Carol. Your writing really touched me today. All the very best with your teaching.😁
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, Mei. Sending my best wishes to you. ❤
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A very beautiful poem, with a great message, Carol. 🙂 ❤
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Thank you so much for your kind and lovely comments, Iris. ❤
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You are so beautiful. 🙂
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It’s such a gift to hear from you, A Shift in Consciousness! I am deeply grateful for your kind words. Sending my best wishes to you. ❤
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Very rewarding and refreshing read and so creative,much respect and ☮️
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments and kind words, Mister Maxxx.
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