Why use Teachers' Wellness Path as a title? It’s not to say that the journey is long and arduous, but it's also not to say that the key to wellness is in some magic pill that does the job for you. We’ve heard the axiom “there’s no way to happiness, happiness is the way” in the same light: There’s no path to wellness, wellness is the path. It is more than that – wellness is you walking on the path.
If wellbeing and wellness is seen as the destination, the road to get there might seem so long and full of obstacles you quit before you really get anywhere– and who wants that? Nobody.
On the other hand, there may be many strategies, ideas and practices to enhance your wellbeing scattered along the path – but if wellness is your destination, you may be so determined to get there you don’t take the time to stop and try them.
Wellness has to be the path you walk. Every step you take is a commitment to and enhancement of your wellbeing. With that mindful approach you won’t miss the helpful strategies, or ignore them because you’re rushing for the stress-free destination. The mental commitment that wellness is a path will inform all the actions and choices you make as you walk along it.
A magic pill is a nice idea but it takes the power away from you. You walking your wellness path is reclaiming your birthright to be well.
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