
John Moyer
One Teacher's View
Being a teacher of the social sciences, along with leadership, offers me a chance to be an observer. One observation stands out.
When systems (a collection of people really- a family, organization or a country) get anxious, advocacy trumps curiosity. Defining self is replaced by defining others. The word "should" increases in velocity- mostly prefaced with the "other" pronouns.
How much do we really know of the motives of others?
It's helpful for me to remember- "I'm a fallible human being; prone to selfish actions. I am imperfect- my p
ath toward maturity is uneven."
Having that realistic view of me- for myself- helps me better understand the failings of others.
