Re-focussing

With the new academic year commencing today for the schools I feel a sense of relief that I'm not part of it.  Earlier in the year when I first heard that my services as a part time RE teacher would not be required, I felt bad.  But over time, I've realised the amount of time and energy it needed really drained me out and I couldn't afford it at this point of my research and study.  

Today as I see the hustle and bustle of life around the beginning of school and classes, am glad that I don't have to be 'anxious' any more of the same.  Challenging and satisfying as it was, I feel better off without that additional excitement, in order to focus on my own study.