Initiations

This morning I'm trying to get into the mindset that Gabriel Halpren suggested one finds when taking on the role of the student instead of the role of teacher. "I am water, I am water." Yes, yes, at first I thought he was a whack job--I'm not water!

But upon reflection, I realize that we need students to be water--fluid, moving, rushing at times to get to the next step, slowing down at times to roll over bumps. So, this morning, I am water in an effort to be initiated into my new job.

It's so strange to consider that a few hours away my friends are initiating someone who will teach in my room (I know, I know, it's his room now).