Finding fulfillment in your chosen profession

     

     Another beautiful graduation experience was mine, as I just finished watching the 2014 Thompson Rivers University Convocation Ceremonies in Kamloops, via video being streamed online. 

     Quite amazing for me, as I sat in my home watching my lovely granddaughter, Sarah Jean, receive her "hard-worked-for" Bachelor of Education degree. 

     

     Though not physically present, I feel I actually attended, as I, along with the others, applauded the students for all those years of study and hard work, as they now enter a new phase of their lives.  

     The valedictorian, Ms. Sarah Corless, inspired her fellow classmates, saying, 

     "Have the courage to follow your heart, go fearlessly into the world, and, be true to what you believe and you will be truly blessed." 

     

     Seeing this fine generation of students stepping out into our world, makes one feel confident they will each make a positive difference in the many lives they will touch. 

     They were reminded of Mother Teresa's words, "We do no great things, but we can do small things with great love." 

     Being able to approach your life's work, having found your passion in a chosen field, makes life's journey all the more enjoyable. 

     

     As someone wisely said, "When you love your job, you never work a day in your life." 

     Sarah's passion to become an educator of today's youth is a lofty and admirable choice. 

     Not exactly surprising, with the example and influence of several teachers in her family. 

     

     As she, along with the many Bachelor of Education students find fulfillment in their chosen profession, among the values they will teach, may love and understanding always be at the top of their list.      

"Though I teach with the skill of the finest of teachers and have not understanding, I am become only a clever speaker and a charming entertainer. And though I understand all techniques and all methods: And though I have much training so that I feel quite competent, But have no understanding of the way my pupils think and feel, It is not enough. When we have understanding, then our efforts will become creative, All our influence will live forever — in the lives of our pupils." 
 

— Based on 1 Corinthians 13.

— beulah