winter festival farewell

A friend commented recently on the fast learning curve that we undertake on becoming a parent. Minus the handbook, we are immediately thrust into situations that no one can really prepare us for, as parent and child, being unique individuals, become part of a synergistic experience.
Becoming a class guardian in a steiner school is a similar experience. One that, until undertaken can never be explained, but similar to a parent in that, when our students are ready to step out into the world as conscious, participating young adults we can feel a great sense of satisfaction
The dragons (2006) in "the flight of the phoenix", a potent symbol of transformation.