A soul charged with emotions

My steps, as I left school, were charged and filled with emotions. Tears were welling up not only in my eyes but also in my heart. I was not feeling sad. Rather, I was filled with joy and appreciation for the little ones. While they may do things like forgetting to do their homework or bring their books, they are still precious and innocent beings searching for their destiny in this world.

I knew that there were moments throughout this attachment that I had connected with them. Be it when I teach them or when I assist them in their work. The spark in their eyes, the windows to their hearts. I sometimes see anger, I sometimes see jealousy, I sometimes see innocence. All that I see touches my heart and I simply feel lucky to be alive and to be experiencing it. No words can describe how I feel. It is like love. Or is it something more. I see them as my precious little ones although they do not belong to me. I know that they may not remember me after I leave. They will simply move on with their lives and other teachers will take the place in their lives. But I am glad that i was part of their journeys. All I hope for is that they become mature and good people with good qualities. I also pray that they have happiness in their lives.

I feel sad for them when I see words of sadness and disappointment in their written work. Some of them simply do not have the people whom they need most. On this, I am really grateful to have people who stood by me through the times and who understand and know me.

I will miss them. Or I may even forget some of them as I move on to teach other students in other schools. Life goes on. BUt I am grateful for the moment. In this very moment, I delight in the joy and happiness. I immerse myself in the meaningful exchange of words and actions and gestures.

Dear Lord

Thank you for everything. I think I have found my meaning in life. I pray for your blessings and guidance so that I may become an effective teacher, mentor and friend. I do not only want to impart knowledge, I want to share that few moments of their lives so that they will not feel lonely and disappointed in this world. I know how that feels. While, a certain amount of negative emotions is needed to balance life, I pray that the children will be able to brave the challenges and emerge as champions and lead better lives.

Thank you, Lord

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.