"You educate a man; you educate a man.
You educate a woman; you educate a generation."
Brigham Young
Gratitude fills my soul when I recall all of the children I have worked with in my career and with those I gave birth. I did not have a strong sense of 'who I was' but I clearly knew who I wasn't. I defied stereotypical roles such as the happy homemaker, the obedient wife, or some dumb bunny.
Not having a true sense of self led me down pathways decorated by my creative spirit. If I had known who I was, I would not have been a seeker exploring the belly of life or the realms of heaven. I slowly expanded through trial and error, regrouped, and searched again.
My willingness to seek taught me a resilience I never would have had. Determination, coupled with stubbornness, and imagination led me beyond false scenarios. Focus on the individual spirit, allowed me to embrace the next generation as authentic beings capable of enormous growth.
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