Wow. Remember that old TV commercial where they sing, "I feel clean. Bah dah dah dah. I feel clean." That's how I feel. Now let me explain quickly here we're talking about an uncomfortable time allowing my body to cleanse. Oh no, this is a deep cleansing on a cellular level.
Yesterday was so much easier. I even found I rather enjoyed the cleansing formula this time around. And it was easier to manage. I did need to have a light snack at the end of the day though. I just know I cannot sleep well on a completely empty tummy. Still, I wasn't hungry all day and that was HUGE compared to the first two. Aside from the physical parts of the day, there was a major change in my behavior: I have taken to leaving my cell phone alone when I'm not expecting specific call(s). Students are going to voice mail and I'm calling them back when I have a moment to really communicate. On my terms, not theirs all the time. It's a matter of boundaries and I'm finding the strength to set them and keep them where they belong.
Today the cellphone....tomorrow...who knows?
I did experience a few moments of sadness during the day. I found myself a several occasions sitting alone in my office staring off into space and realized I had been sad. Not depressed and I couldn't figure out what I was sad about. I think it was just processing events in my life in no particular order. It felt cleansing and not at all upsetting. Just, sad.
Today, I woke up happy again and ready to face the double class day. I start at 11AM and end at 10PM. It's a long day, but I'm in great shape for it. And I'm looking forward to class tonight: Brown vs. Board of Ed and Civil Rights Act of 1964. One of my best classes.
It all ends with the class being divided into two groups. One describes what education would like if Brown hadn't passed, the other looks at where Brown dropped the ball and what should have been included.
Then we take both sides and see how we're doing today in the Second Generation of Rights. It's always a good class. And I have lots of videos to share for tonight as well. Those always add a deeper level to what we're talking about as a group.
Now, off to get the room ready for tonight.
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