I do not believe that a teacher is the only one who teaches, but rather he is the one who leaves a deep impact on us, whether beautiful or painful.
I still remember my teacher in preschool, how she used to scream at me; Because I lost the eraser, and how scared and confused I felt. That situation taught me that a word can instill a fear that is not easily forgotten.
On the other hand, I remember my Arabic language teacher who told me: “A mistake is not a problem, the important thing is to learn from it.” That little sentence instilled confidence in me, and I understood that mistakes are a natural part of learning and growing.
Over time, I realized that lessons come not only from the classroom, but from everyone we meet: father, mother, brother, friend, doctor, boss, and even a passerby on the road. Every person who passes by us is a teacher in one way or another, leaving a mark that forms part of our personality and experiences.
The lesson may be in honesty, the harshness of the word, humanity, or even instilling fear to learn. Life is a series of continuous lessons.
In conclusion…
I thank everyone who left a positive impact on our lives, and even negative people taught us an important lesson: to appreciate the value of good people. In the end, the decision remains for each one: to be among those who are thanked with goodness and leave a positive impact, or among those who are merely a lesson for others. The choice is always in our hands.
And remember that everywhere you are the “teacher” of either truth or correctness.
