There are so many times I've dressed up decisions when deep down inside I've known they're self-protective and driven by feeling unworthy. My ego just couldn't handle listening to that. I'm only just realising how limiting that is, especially when you're someone like me who doesn't like to bulldoze through…
There are so many times I've dressed up decisions when deep down inside I've known they're self-protective and driven by feeling unworthy. My ego just couldn't handle listening to that. I'm only just realising how limiting that is, especially when you're someone like me who doesn't like to bulldoze through things with bravado.
I wish I'd learned this earlier. If we want education to be holistic and life-affirming, it's definitely something that should be part of a kid's experience.
Man, this really struck a chord.
There are so many times I've dressed up decisions when deep down inside I've known they're self-protective and driven by feeling unworthy. My ego just couldn't handle listening to that. I'm only just realising how limiting that is, especially when you're someone like me who doesn't like to bulldoze through things with bravado.
I wish I'd learned this earlier. If we want education to be holistic and life-affirming, it's definitely something that should be part of a kid's experience.
Thanks Scott for this honest, reflective piece.