~:[CH15 - Day 48]:~ Time to Bloom

 

~:[CH15 - Day 48]:~ Time to Bloom

One thing you learn about students is their on their own path, but also on their own timeliness. As I watched the forecasts for sakuras posted online, you simultaneously hear about trees blossoming at various parts of the city. It made me thinknof how each of my students have their own timeline to bloom. When they first enter my class, I let them know that they should not compare themselves to others and should focus on their own development. They often put pressure to keep up with those around them. It's not a race. Just because someone blooms first, doesn't mean they are the most successful. Some of my freshmen experience that bloom during sophomore year, which is wonderful as I get blown away when I see them at that next conference. Regardless, understanding the varying levels of these students is something I always must remind myself of as I must find patients as they grow in their own selves. As I walked around and capture the first few blooms, I was a little saddened that I would be saying farewell. My day ended up being a full 14 hour day, however, within that time, I created some beautiful and precious memories, much like I've seen across the entirety of my career.