Bridge
To Zen masters, a bridge is not a thing but a way. It is a way of connecting people across time and place. What bridges have you crossed to arrive at your place now? Were there people along the way—teachers, mentors, coaches, children—who have made a difference in your life? Colleagues, children, and families past and present are bridges to your future. All of these influences help you to build your bridge. Visualize your bridge. Is it the Golden Gate, a covered bridge, London Bridge, or simply stepping stones across a stream? No matter—each serves the same purpose: a way of connecting people across time and place.
In loving memory of Gryphon House author Leanne Grace, MEd, we are sharing pieces of her inspirational writing every Wednesday.
Leanne was the director of professional development at Hildebrandt Learning Centers and a lifelong advocate for early childhood education. She inspired the early childhood community to prepare children as lifelong learners with her ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. One person can make a difference, and Leanne did just that. She will be sorely missed.
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