Today I invited the Council of Freedom to accompany me to school. I felt so calm and peaceful; everything went smoothly. The children were quiet and focused, motivated and creative. (That's not always the case when glazing and pottery work; the children quickly lose interest.) I'll do the same with the other group tomorrow and see if it's as peaceful again. I love this council. I feel supported and cared for, and it's made me realize how fortunate I am to be able to largely determine my own work and time. Last week I invited the Council of Belonging to accompany me to school, and that was different. Not quite as calm and peaceful as today. The students wanted more attention from me, which is fitting for the Council. But they also helped each other well.

Thank you for the meeting today. I was delighted to unconsciously invite penguin energy into my class by working with the children around a large table, creating pottery together. I'd already had the swan as well. A girl from Ukraine was new to the class, and the others showed her what she could do, including her. On Wednesday, when I'm back at school, I'll invite the Council of Belonging to the class and see how the class reacts. I love all these councils.

The Council of Joy is by far the team that has touched me the most. Thank you so much. I am learning more and more to invite joy and lightness into my life and to live it.