The Myth of Perfection

"Teachers would do well to avoid falling for the myth of perfection…Be aware. Avoid confusing this tendency with the essential mission of teaching…to teach the spirit of students and to walk with them towards self-fulfillment. This mission is a human one that invites sharing at its deepest level, connecting with others humanly and spiritually. Don’t be perfect, be human."

Cunningham, Building Connections, 2001, p118