We're a smart group. Some people call us "Eggheads." Some people have felt intimidated when asked to lead us. But the truth is, it's a very easy class to lead.
We usually have a combination of new and old members. Everyone is encouraged to speak. All views are honored. And, believe me, different views are expressed.
There is a man whom I highly respect who thinks that global warming is a hoax!
What?
The truth is that this class is easy to lead because smart people in a safe environment will open up.
It's always exciting when the truth emerges from the group.
I led the class for the month of October on the theme "Transitions." I learned a lot.
This month my close friend and favorite class leader (and that's saying a lot because we've got the best) is doing a series on:
"How Shall I Live, Knowing I Will Die?"
He's the same guy who had the heart attack a while back - but he's doing great now.
Yesterday he gave all thirty-five of us 3 x 5 cards and asked that we jot down as quickly as possible answers to the question "Who Am I?" Following are my answers:
WHO AM I?
- Mother
- Good friend
- Spiritual
- Writer
- (Boyfriend's) Soul Mate
- Grandmother
- Communicator
- Person who needs intellectual stimulation
- Lonely little girl
- Honest
- Open
- Strong
- Fragile
I was surprised at what I left out. Maybe the above really is what's most important to me.
