“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” —Joseph Campbell. Today is Memorial Day. Sadly, most of the people I know think of it as National BBQ Day. They didn't meet my Grandpa who served in Europe during WWII. They didn't meet Great Grandpa who died (as… Continue reading Always Remember
Last week the missionaries came over for dinner. After dinner they shared a short message and asked these questions, "What is joy to you and in what ways have you experienced joy?" The answer that came out of my mouth surprised me because they were words I had not previously formed or contemplated. My experiences… Continue reading Experiencing Joy
I have been working on mindfulness lately. It's a process. Mindfulness is difficult because it involves a willingness to be with ourselves as we are. It offers a way of learning to work with ourselves, and not on ourselves, especially if you are healing from perfectionism. I am discovering that this is one of my… Continue reading Be Where Your Feet Are
I have missed a few days. oops. Today I am grateful that my migraine is not as intense today. I am also grateful that my students were understanding yesterday and were willing to reschedule. Today I am grateful that the big fire by McKay's house doesn't look like it's headed in her direction. Today I… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 186
Today I am grateful for some slow time. Today I read 2 chapters in my assigned book for my Intro to CTE college class, tools a test, taught some lessons, and made a bear. It was a good slow day. Today I am grateful John made a yummy cucumber chicken dish for dinner. I am… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 185
Today I am grateful I had time to breathe and to pamper myself by getting my nails done. Today I am grateful that I was able to start Lillian's giant bear. Today I am grateful that I could lay low since the heat index is getting warmer and warmer. Today I am grateful John was… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 184
Today I am grateful that I finished my grades. Today I am grateful that I am finished with my AVID training after 3 full days of training. I am also grateful that this extra training comes with 3 extra days of pay! I am grateful that yummy meals were provided throughout the AVID training. Today… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 183
Today I am thankful that a friend, who is retiring, shared a Jewish blessing with the staff. Hew sang it in Hebrew. It touched my soul. I am grateful I got to witness his quiet wisdom while he worked at Central. Today I am grateful for my friends Lynn and Abby who keep me laughing… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 182
Today was the last day of "regular" classes. This has been a challenging year to teach. However, I am grateful for the opportunity. I have learned so many valuable lessons from my students. It is sad to see many of these kids moving on, but I am excited for them as they begin new chapters… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 181
Man I'm tired. At 1:00am I was wide awake... after staring at the ceiling and walls for an hour, I got up. I am thankful that I was able get all my grading done, at least the assignments students have turned in. Then I worked on the custom bears I have been commissioned to make… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 180
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