In 2008 a friend asked me, “When do you feel most like yourself?” I don’t remember the details surrounding our conversation, only that it prompted much thought. And this bit of poetry was the result. I’m curious – when do you feel most like yourself?
I am most me
Resting on his chest
Grasping his hand across the way
Trusting in his love completely
I am most me
Swapping recipes
Sharing stories at the table
Cooking, eating with family
I am most me
Walking on the beach
Reflecting on the ebb and flow
Absorbing sparkles from the sea
I am most me
Strolling through the woods
Contemplating God’s creation
Finding my place in majesty
I am most me
Sitting by myself
Pondering, praying, listening
Communing with God quietly
I am most me
Singing hymns loudly
Worshipping God with abandon
Reveling in transparency
I am most me
Opening scripture
Uncovering truth to children
Revealing God’s grand mystery
I am most me
Welcoming students
Inviting the smile of a child
Showing I care – clearly the key
I am most me
Thinking through next steps
Framing content, process, product
Planning learning activities
I am most me
Teaching a lesson
Exploring the beauty of math
Advocating numeracy
I am most me
Listening, learning
Questioning the purpose, value
Arguing for consistency
I am least me …
Following blindly, accepting without question
Waiting passively, sitting without purpose
Talking socially, conversing without structure
I am most me
Feeling out of sync – yet
Living “to thine own self be true”
Seeking out authenticity
~ original, 2008
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