Image courtesy of Flickr   A favorite part of returning to school again, for me, has been the deep and connected conversations with fellow students.  They are significant of the bonds we are growing, of our commitment to being seen and seeing one another as the individuals we are. It’s as educational an experience as the classes themselves. There is something about being surrounded by groups of people, whatever the size, that  hold and reflect the value and meaning of what is important to you, as well as challenge you to consider just what that means.  Particularly in that I am in the situation of pursuing a second career,…