>be me , 12 years old >first year of secondary school >known for being lazy and doing the bare minimum>had a rather strict old biology teacher>first year, I pass the course with 2 extra credits>average students pass with 5-6 extra credits >next year, I notice she starts treating me differently >homework just for me and she lets me skip class, then makes me come in after school for a different reading assignment >thinking the teacher hates me>the year goes by with 9 credits; realise I’m actually learning something>lectures are different from the rest: fewer books and reading, more interaction and learning in the ‘field’>really start to enjoy her lessons>final year of school>she gives me university pamphlets>introduces me to a girl>end of the year, she gives me a envelop>don’t read it, just keep it>eight years have passed since I finished school>i haven’t had any contact with her for three years>see what’s inside the envelope>it’s a life plan>It describes the last decade of my life>Work, studies, my partner>I realise that my teacher built a life for me without me even noticing>I see there are several more pagesI really don’t know if I should read any more of this life plan; I don’t know how she did it, but somehow that teacher has guided me down this path. I have a lovely fiancée, I’m finishing my PhD and I have a very well-paid job.I don’t know what she did to me, but am I her puppet? Her experiment? I really don’t know what she did to me, but in one way or another I feel used, as if this is what she wanted for me but not what I wanted? Right now I’m very confused about this: my life, my achievements – are they hers or mine? I don’t know if this life is what I want or if it’s what she wanted for me.
>>34443312Many successful and happy people in life have gone through the same thing, though probably with multiple teachers, parents, and other guides. I also had many people do the same things for me, and I really marvel at their patience sometimes.These were the acts of someone who was willing to help raise the next generation. I guess it’s your turn now. That’s how things are supposed to work. This is a normal function of society and not any manipulation.
>>34443312A teacher can point the way, but you are the one who chooses to take the journey
Your teacher saw your potential and guided you to a better future than most.Be grateful.No one gets a blueprint for life. Most don't even get a job or fiancee.... Thank her if you can, and see what she would have wanted you to do in the letter. Then decide if it's what you want.
