Writer’s Block

 Things are not going well in our state and in our country. So many problems. So many differing opinions. So many unhappy people. It began to weigh on me, and I found myself with writer’s block. I had ideas about what to blog about, but I just couldn’t get started. I knew that whatever I wrote would reflect my mood, and I chose not to be judgmental or condescending to those with different viewpoints or opinions from me. I decided I needed a break.

I realize that it's okay. I am not on a timeline. I blog when I have something to share - an idea, a reflection, an experience, a question - and it's not necessary to feel pressured to write regularly. I am no longer at a school, experiencing the challenges of running a school while Covid numbers increase across our state and our nation. It's been way too long, and because we thought things were getting better, it's even more frustrating. People - including teachers and parents - are upset. I empathize with their anxiety, but really, what could I say to make things better? So it's been over a month since I wrote my last blog post.

I've had writer's block before ("Back to Blogging"). I found that the best thing was to not push myself  to publish something I wouldn't be proud of. Eventually, I was able to find my voice again. In fact, my second book, Educating with Aloha: Reflections from the Heart on Teaching and Learning is a compilation of selected posts from this blog. I really hope it will be helpful as a resource to inspire discussions from school communities about "What School Could Be". Our world is changing, and our schools need to change, too. I invite you to join in the conversation.