Copyright © Louis Schmier and Atwood Publishing.
Date: Tue 4/27/2004 4:44 AM
Random Thought: "I'd Like To, But I Don't Have Tenure."
"I'd like to, but I don't have tenure."
I read that sorrowful sentence this morning in a message. I had
heard that same, forlorn sentence last night at a public forum. These
mournful, rationalizing words came from two friends and colleagues,
accomplished Ph.D.s, talented professionals, edcucators, loving people
whom I greatly admire and respect. That's the tragedy.
Do you know what that cursed sentence really is about? Fear:
ever-lurking, hesitating, constricting, restricting, distrusting,
self-disrespecting, unloving, debilitating, equivocating, sitting down,
hiding, paralyzing fear.
Do you know what and whom that sentence is really about?
Themselves.
Do you know what that sentence seeks? Safety, comfort,
convenience, security, guarantee.
Do you know on what road that sentence takes them? The
well-traveled, easy road.
Do you know away from what road that sentence takes them? The
less-traveled, right road.
Do you know what that sentence really says? "Push me around."
Do you know what that sentence really does
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