This is my post for #show me a shadow round 372 hosted by 
Mr. Goodness was a schoolteacher in a small town nestled between Uyo and whispering trees. He awoke each morning smiling, not because his work was simple but rather because he enjoyed it. He encountered eager, inquisitive faces as he entered his classroom and felt a sense of purpose.
He greeted his students with questions, stories, and laughter, and they returned the favor. He brought the material to life rather than merely lecturing from a textbook. A math challenge turned into a treasure hunt. A magical discovery emerged from a science experiment. There was a lot of excitement and energy in his classroom.
It was not always flawless. On some days, things went wrong—his lessons did not go as planned, or students argued. However, Mr. Goodness found a reason to be happy even on those days. Little "thank you" from a bashful kid. An unexpected "aha!" from a student who is having difficulty. All of this was worthwhile because of these benefits.
Mr. Goodness was happy with his team as well. His fellow educators celebrated little successes together, exchanged ideas, and offered support to one another. They encouraged one another through difficulties, brought a homemade lunch, and laughed together in the staff room.
Knowing that he was having an impact at work was what genuinely brought Mr. Goodness joy. Along with their knowledge, he witnessed his students' kindness and confidence grow. And his heart filled with pride each time one of them remarked, "I want to be a teacher like you."
Having a good job did not imply that everything was ideal. It meant discovering purpose in his work, developing daily, and spreading his happiness to others. Mr. Goodness did this by reminding everyone that happiness is created, one day, one smile, and one child at a time, rather than something that is simply found.