“The teacher who walks in the shadow of

the temple, among his followers, gives not

of his wisdom but rather of his faith and

his lovingness.

If he is indeed wise he does not bid you

enter the house of his wisdom, but rather

leads you to the threshold of your own

mind.”

On Teaching, by Kahlil Gibran

This TOTM Face to Face conversation is between Wenceslao and Patrick. Wenceslao is the Ever Forward Club’s Youth Host. You can get to know more about him in episode 123. Patrick taught Wenceslao when he was in middle school at San Francisco Friends School. As they share their masks, play our Adventure Card Game, and discuss trust, heartbreak, and connection, it’s inspiring to see a teacher-student relationship take on a new dynamic…

(2:00) Ashanti’s introduction.

(7:20) Patrick introduces himself, his background, and how he knows Wenceslao

(8:35) Wenceslao and Patrick make their masks together.

(9:20) Wenceslao shares the front of his mask - loves to learn, excited to be around people, responsible.

(10:45) Patrick shares the front of his mask - a smile, calm, athletic.

(12:25) Wenceslao shares the back of his mask - stressed and overwhelmed, feeling down when I’m alone, serious.

(14:05) Patrick shares the back of his mask - insecure, judgmental, need help.

(16:45) Wenceslao and Patrick play the Ever Forward Club: Adventure card game.

(17:15) Question 1. Tells us about a time when someone betrayed your trust.

(25:30) Question 2. Describe a time when you felt like you were in a difficult situation with a friend.

(28:20) Question 3. What is a lesson that you’ve learned from a challenging negative relationship?

(35:45) Question 4. How have you dealt with a broken heart?

(39:30) Wenceslao reads an excerpt from “The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran.

(41:55) Patrick shares how his perspective has changed, going from student to teacher.

(46:30) Patrick makes some observations about how students today deal with pain and stress.

(57:25) Patrick shares some final words for Wenceslao.

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