A gift of understanding

Last updated : April 10, 2016

I started this journal page before working yesterday…I’ve been at the schools a lot this week between working and volunteering…so my creative time has been pretty much nil.understandingI put on my apron and was very careful with my paint so I wouldn’t mess up my nice clothes. I completed the background before leaving for work. Whew…no splatters on me.

Later in the afternoon I had some down time and I started thinking about my day. Actually my week…and the kids I’ve come into contact with at school. The reason for the position is for extra support for those who need it. Some of them can be very angry and resentful towards you…but today it just all clicked for me. I didn’t take it personally at all…getting yelled at by a teen boy the same size as you isn’t all that fun. This hasn’t always been the easiest thing for me which is why I prefer to not work in EBD classes. However, amidst the yelling, I had a moment of clarity and saw that the yelling wasn’t about me even though it was directed solely towards me. It was pure frustration that had been building all week…not that it was the proper way for him to handle it….but this moment was a great learning experience for me as well.  I received the gift of understanding.

I didn’t think of it in those words but they fell into my lap when I sat down to finish my page. Love it when that happens!

5 Thoughts on A gift of understanding
    Kathee
    22 Mar 2014
    9:56am

    And you touch souls even tho they don’t realize it.

    ~*~Patty
    22 Mar 2014
    10:36am

    what a wonderful post
    AND brilliant art journal pages dear Halle
    truly a gift
    and you putting yourself in the line of fire is inspiring…
    touching lives and making a difference even if it is not always outwardly visible

    Happy weekend to ya
    oxo

    Bleubeard and Elizabeth
    22 Mar 2014
    2:34pm

    I love the artwork on this page. That background is to die for. And of course, it helped you realize that his frustration is only part of a bigger problem he has, even though you and of course he, have no idea what it is. Great page and lesson learned.

    Nancy
    22 Mar 2014
    4:04pm

    Your pages are looking great :)
    The anger that comes from frustration, life is hard for some. It’s nice that you have an understanding heart :)

    Dianne
    23 Mar 2014
    10:22am

    What a profound post, beautiful pages…and those words in your journal will forever remind you of that moment of clarity. wow. it’s why we journal…so glad you share your gift!

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