Outstanding! This is remarkably "crafted", your words sound true and strike a chord... I respond with a resounding YES!!! I totally resonate with the notion of suffering here, being a teacher myself, I've experienced that countless times and know quite well how incapable I am of conforming... Instead, I choose to continue to hold space courageously and tenaciously no matter how painful it can be. A heartfelt thanks for this invaluable piece. Namasté!