It’s Tuesday and I’m finally slicing
“We steadily vow that no matter
How we are weighed down,
We must always pave a way forward.”
This line from Amanda Gorman’s poem,
“New Day’s Lyric” really stuck with me
Today
I struggled trying to select my one little word for 2022
None of the words on my brainstorm list quite captured
what I really am hoping for/need for this new year
As I checked in with students,
And helped them brainstorm ideas,
And reflect about what their one word would be,
I didn’t feel so good about my own list
Exhaustion
Seemed counter productive
Hang-on
Sounded too depressing
Be
As in it’s okay to just be okay
Maybe
Enjoy
Meaning to remember to take time to enjoy the things you love
Maybe
And then I listened to Amanda Gorman’s poem
And her words really resonated with me
“We steadily vow that no matter
How we are weighed down,
We must always pave a way forward.”
Forward
Maybe this is really my word
When my teacher heart doesn’t think it can take anymore heartbreak
When I’m asked to pivot on a moment’s notice
When another difficult challenge has been thrown my way
I must always find a way forward
It might not always be easy
It might not always be perfect
And
Forward is a great reminder to keep going
Teachers Write 
Forward – sometimes one step at a time, sometimes pausing before moving, sometimes just jumping in. May your one word help you along during the challenging times and also spring you forward when all is good.
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YES! I love this One Word for you! And I love this slice.
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I love this word and the way you found it. I’m still unclear about my word, but I have a plan. I just think it might take longer than I had hoped, but that’s OK. Forward is the way to go.
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Forward is a perfect word. It’s when we become mentally, emotionally, and physically static that life is most challenging. Love the reference to Amanda Gorman, too.
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