| The Creative Expressions of... Bill Vivrett |
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| Updated 01.27.06 |
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| Reflections On The Person/The Educator Because of my attitude about ATTITUDE, I am in a continuous state of renewal and no longer fearful of burn-out on teaching or on life. I choose to get back-to-basics in my life. I am seeking out that which I deeply believe in and I work on those things. This always involves risk of failure. (What if I can't get the book I am starting published?) But life is risk and if we don't go after the dream we'll never reach the reality. The Japanese have passed down an old proverb to me� No sickness like hate. No gift like health. No hope like faith. No joy like peace. So simple, So profound. I am renewed daily. In reflection, teaching, for me, wasn't a job. It wasn't even a career. It became a calling, a way of life. My life's work, not measured in hours or school days or contracts or salaries-but, instead, measured in a lifetime of trying to make a difference in lives. And yes, even after all the cynicism, through all the years, I feel renewed with the inner conviction that I have helped shape the future-maybe just a little. You see, I love these kids and I do care what will become of them. All of life's a circle and I have come full circle. Perhaps G. Bernard Shaw ("Those who can-do; those who can not-teach") was right about me after all. Looking back, I can not see myself doing anything else with half as much zest, enthusiasm and joy of living and working. I STILL CAN'T WAIT FOR MONDAY MORING! I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4: 7 Written in 1992 by Bill Vivrett |