Studying at the Centre

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How does it feel to be a student?  The answer is different for each individual.  I am Judith and I can tell you how I feel about it.

I had lived my life so far knowing that I had ideas about what I believed based upon my upbringing, my spasmodic contact with church and my life experiences.  The needs of my family and work had formed my thoughts and actions into a busy schedule during which I occasionally glimpsed a need for time and ability to look at myself and change the driving force of my life.

Taking my first course took some courage!  I suppose the cause was fear of inadequacy and failure.  The first session arrived and I had deadlines to meet so I started work.  I found that my views were valued and developed.  I could answer the questions my way and that was OK.  I reached the end and discovered that assessment now is a totally different experience where loose ends are drawn together and I can express myself freely.  I achieved my first success with the centre!

That was four years ago and some twelve courses back.  My life is now totally different and I feel a God-given peace and sense of direction.  I have a new confidence, new friends and, perhaps above all, new spiritual awareness.  My aim is openness, inclusiveness and use to others.  Sadly I do not always achieve this but I try!

So, that is my experience briefly.  Others will be totally different.

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