Well, it is that time of the year in AV. No, not Daylight Savings; no, not Halloween. But the trimesterly testing of the students. Have they learned anything? Lord, I hope so. I am afraid that I do see a good example of students not showing their real learning.
Some students in my class, even moments after they seem to demonstrate to me that they know a certain concept or skill, end up picking an answer on the multiple choice test that makes absolutely zero sense. I know my kids are bright kids, but man, what are some of them doing? I don't know. This is one reason where merit pay is not going to work because these students can easily forget something they just showed me they understand.
But I cannot get too upset with them because I do the same thing. Ask my Beloved. I do stupid things all the time knowing I shouldn't, but can't seem to help myself...
And I do the same with God. I read that we should encourage and lift up those around us and I cuss at a stupid driver on the way to work. I read about not being selfish and putting others first, and I often forget to get out of my self and ask someone how life is, what's new and actually listen for an answer.
It is easy to forget to shut my mouth and care about others. It is not always about me. Plus it is not always enjoyable for others to always have to listen to my stories because I have found that others often have more to offer than I give them credit for.
How are you doing on your test of life? Do you learn from your mistakes or from others? I know I could. Can you?
Will you purpose to do something different?
Hmmm
Derrick
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I am learning from the very reason I gave up riding motorcycles in the High Desert. Arrogant, rude, and dangerous drivers culminated in my decision to retire from street motorcycles for now. The awakening is much more profound. I still experience these drivers at times, yet my safer "caged" Jeep makes me a little less vulnerable. What have I learned? When a speeding or anxious motorist just HAS to have that precious few feet in front of me, I back off a little and wave them in. Instead of a battle for blacktop, a menacing glance, or worse; I get a sometimes suprised look, a smile, and a wave of their hand in a happy way. Somebody's day just got a little better. Who knows, maybe the trend will continue for them that day. Nowadays I just watch NASCAR, I don't need to participate in it.
I think that it is always hard not to get caught up in ourselves. It takes a conscious effort to put others first. For me, I am able to be a better person to others when my relationship with God is on track. It is easier to be selfish when I am not spending time with God and in the Word like I should.
That is, of course, easier said than done, Tracy.
Derrick
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