When I first began my journey to become a teacher, I felt that having weaknesses made me not only vulnerable in a particular area, but it also made me inadequate when compared to my colleagues.  They seemed to know it all and to be “ahead of the game” in most areas.  They seemed to be able to “hide” their weaknesses.
Now, I have come to realize that whether or not we want to admit it, we all have strengths and we all have weaknesses. I have also come to understand that there is nothing wrong with having weaknesses, for no one can be the best at everything.  But there is something wrong with focusing on my strengths so that I may “avoid” my weaknesses.  And not being the best that I can be at everything.
          Being weak in a particular area does not mean that I am incapable of getting better.  Nor does it mean that I cannot turn that weakness into a strength.  However, it does mean that I will have to be honest with myself about what my weaknesses are, and work hard to overcome them.