The letter addresses the emotional and physical toll teaching takes on educators, acknowledging burnout and the importance of rest. It encourages teachers to allow themselves space for self-care and reconnection with their identity beyond teaching. Teachers are reminded they are worthy of rest without needing to prove their value through performance.

After nine years of teaching, the author reflects on their journey, recognizing the emotional and physical toll it takes. Despite challenges with students and parents, the experience has fostered personal growth and resilience. They emphasize the importance of love in teaching and the quiet impact one can have, reminding fellow teachers they are not alone.