Unexpected.

As I navigate the end of the school year, I often forget the unexpected parts of this season. A job title may change. A colleague may move to a different position. A student may miss the last two weeks of school, leaving me without the closure I had anticipated. There are so many pieces outside of our control. We try to handle it all while keeping our emotions grounded, and yet these situations all have a very real place in our lives.

Speaking of emotions. I also often forget how unexpected my feelings become during the spring and into summer. There’s a sense of relief, yet anxiousness. Hopefulness along with exhaustion. At times I have moments of regret and other times feel a healthy dose of pride. More than anything else, I tend to just feel a little lost and out of place. 

If you are feeling any of these things today, you are not alone. Someone reminded me this past weekend to acknowledge these unsettling feelings. Become curious about them and know that all of these things are a part of the process and progression of a school year. Perhaps the unexpected situations and feelings are inviting you to grow and explore in ways you had not yet anticipated. Open your mind and heart today, allowing yourself to feel the people and circumstances around you with care and love.