What if... non-attachment?
What if we approached teaching by keeping our egos out of it?
Whatever we are attached to will become the center of our work:
If we need to feel smart, we will take every opportunity to sound smart.
If we need to be right, we will take every opportunity to limit the curriculum to what we have mastered.
If we need to be perceived as skilled, we will take every opportunity to show off our skills.
On the other hand, when we keep our ego out of the learning process, then we have the room to let students demonstrate their learning.
When you teach and coach, what are you attached to?
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