Blog
Peering into the Looking Glass
In my blog written on the 29th of August 2021, I wrote about Warriors and my students who represented such.
We were just returning back from a year of ZOOM and my students and I were getting to know each other in-person. (all over again)
I wrote about their resiliency and how I wished I could look into a Looking Glass into the future of their 8th grade year to see the results of our connection efforts made over ZOOM with them during their 5th grade year.
Mindful…EVERYTHING!
Start by looking at what you are planning to eat. What do you notice visually?
Now, smell the food carefully. What do you notice?
If applicable, do you notice any sounds? If you’re eating something like a raisin, try holding it close to your ear as you squeeze it gently. Or if you’re unwrapping a chocolate, listen to the crinkles of the wrapper as you unfold it …
We Can Do Hard Things
Why do we practice hard things? So that we know we can, perhaps. As humans, our emotions arise spontaneously - are we a masterpiece in the making? This question can deepen our perspective where we can see the long game and be connected to purpose. In the end, we seek JOY. We may pray, practice and meditate, re-training our muscles and our mind to seek JOY.
Kids These Days!
I never want to outgrow the qualities that they bring to our relationship. I continue to learn from them. My students show generosity and patience with one another more so than not. Needing a writing utensil, sharing warm sweaters and coats, offering to share their lunch with one another when a lunch is forgotten. Remaining consistent with one another by showing simple acts of kindness,