Back To The School!

It's day 259 of documenting 2025.

Well, I'm teaching again.

And it's a whole story to tell...

But let me start with this:

"Sometimes, what we think about a particular situation isn't as serious as what actually happens."

You know what?

Let me just tell you how it went.

Then we can see today's highlights afterwards.

So, yesterday I basically lazied around at home.

I wasn't even thinking of teaching anymore, neither did I think of myself as one of the teachers in the school.

The thought was, "I have the evening tutoring gig, so that's good"

Then I got the call.

The principal of the school called to ask why she didn't see me in school.

Genuinely surprised, I stopped by the school before going for the tutoring session.

By the end of our discussion, I had agreed to "help them out", till I get my admission.

I was like, "yes...okay...no problem ma".

I got home later and then wondered what was wrong with me.

"Why didn't I stand my ground?"

I then reframed it as something positive.

"I could save up more income"

"I could refresh my memory of the subjects I already know..."

"I could connect with more people".

More thoughts arose, particularly about the fact that my hair was now very short...compared to the time before school closed last term.

I started overthinking...

"What would I say when they ask why?"

"What if they keep asking questions?"

"Will they laugh at me?"

(Yep! I thought that too...)

But then, I prayed to God...and told Him all that was on my mind.

I surrendered all my worries and then asked for strength and peace, to carry out all my activities today. He listened.

Well, as I'm typing now....I'm back from school.

And it was much better than I had imagined.

A few people asked questions, and my response was generic...not the real reason.

Twas just something to make them say, "okay".

I connected with the students, got a new set of subjects to teach and generally enjoyed my day 😄

For the first time, I didn't feel stressed.

Maybe it's because it's just the first week of resumption...

Or because of the digitized lesson notes...

Or because of the new tile boards...

Well, not really 😏

It's actually because I talked to God.

Lesson to learn:

Commit your way into the hands of God, and He will direct your steps.

Talk to Him, because He's listening.

Alright, that's my update.

Moving on to the next section...

365 Days With Self-discipline 

📌 On the Motivation to Get Up Early

"It’s like waking up on a cold, snowy day in a mountain cabin ready to go for a walk but knowing that first you have to get out of bed and make a fire.

You’d rather stay in that cozy bed, but you jump out and make the fire because the brightness of the day in front of you is bigger than staying in bed."

Quote by Pema Chödrön

Without a doubt, one of the most difficult challenges for self-discipline is getting out of the warm, comfortable bed early in the morning, when you’re still half-asleep, only partially able to think logically.

Whether you’re self-disciplined or not, a lack of something you’re looking forward to during the day will make it hard to get out of bed.

Each evening, before going to sleep, think about a convincing reason to get out of bed early; or set an ambitious long-term goal on which you’ll work daily that will ensure that each day you’ll have a reason to get up.

Unless the reason is more exciting or pressing than sleeping in, you’ll

probably have a hard time getting out of bed. 

Note that nothing; including fancy clocks, tracking your sleep phases, or putting your alarm across the room; will be as helpful for your self-control in the morning as having a good reason to wake up.

I agree with this 🙏🏼

A good reason to wake up is better than an alarm.

And sometimes, a good reason to wake up is to pray and communicate with God.

That's what I think...

Romans 12:12 says,

"Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer".

Kinda like a mantra I just remembered...

And I gotta add this,

If you're looking for where to find countless mantras (phrases you repeat to keep calm), the Bible is the best place to search.

It's as pure as they come.

I'll end this post on that note.

Today was great...and I give God the glory.

Thanks for reading 🎀 

You can catch up on former posts by visiting the main site, Documenting 2025.

See you in the next post 💜