Because school starts next week this week has been a busy one. The annual teacher orientation is underway and has already involved two full days of training and refresher sessions with tons of material to digest. Lesson plans are due Friday and that requires study and research for each subject, especially the new ones. Open House is Sunday afternoon and so the room must be sparkling clean and decorated to appeal to the eyes of students and their parents alike. Needless to say time is at a premium.
In the midst of this time demanding preparation I have found a new aspect of building relationships - being available. We have several new teachers who have many questions. Some have asked me to take time to show them computer technology for lesson plan books and grade books and to help them install and set these tools up on their computers. They have been most appreciative and thanked me abundantly for taking the time to assist.
Probably time is more precious to us than almost anything else. However, I have found that when I am willing to give of my time to others it not only blesses them, it also blesses me. We live in a fast paced society where time is guarded and the giving of time is viewed as an imposition. We have the opportunity to demonstrate the importance of relationships by giving this precious commodity. Give someone a little of your time today. It will bring joy to everyone.
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