My favorite musician this past year has been by far Andrew Bird. I find his music creative, intriguing, imaginative, collaborative, heartfelt...the list can go on and on. When I think about education, or faith for that matter, it seems to me that these are the traits teachers ought to embody in the classroom. A good teacher is a good student who finds learning intriguing, who is imaginative, who collaborates with colleagues, who teaches with a strong passion not only for young people but also the intellectual pursuit of wisdom. In our classrooms, or chapels, do we engage our students and pursue these traits together? When we teach do we create music like Andrew Bird? Do we engage students on a deeper level and invite them into the conversation? Are we able to discover the deep mysteries of life?
What about faith? It seems that we often think that we can't make a bit of difference in the world. Or - to use the metaphor of music - we can only play one instrument with one melody. This, for many, is boring and a waste of time and therefore it's not surprising the many young people have no religious affiliation. However, when the music is looped (in a positive manner) then one person can create a beautiful, deep, and impacting song. That's the faith I wish to live...
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