When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? When I was teaching yesterday, my students and I talked about how growth can feel uncomfortable at times. If we don’t take the risk, have perseverance and gently […]
Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. Let’s start with happiness! It’s Friday and I’m thrilled to recharge. Our school is moving to a four day week starting this fall and this thrills me! Educators have it rough. While […]
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? I had a conversation with a girl today. It went something like this. You can choose to focus on what you don’t have or make the most of this moment. She chose to […]
When I was in high school, I had a poster/poem on my wall in my room. I don’t remember the author of the poem but it stated: Happiness is like a Butterfly. The more you chase it, the more it will elude […]
How would you improve your community? When someone says “be a leader” it usually makes me cringe. Like maybe I don’t want to be a leader but a follower. I’ve realized, however, that everyone can be a leader in whatever role they […]
Which aspects do you think makes a person unique? For me, an aspect of being unique is celebrating and living our life with true authenticity. I remember the time I realized that so many of us are walking a path others have […]
When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was five, I don’t remember ever thinking about the future. I played and daydreamed and tried to navigate the world as a very sensitive girl. As […]
What’s something most people don’t understand? A lot of people feel they just can’t help it. They “fall in love”and they are powerless to their emotions and how they feel. It works the other way too. How many times have you […]
How has technology changed your job? I thought about this question. With my current job, I don’t use technology much aside from basic computer needs. The better question for me is how has it changed my life? In 1995 when the computers […]
What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? For me, I have always been very sensitive. I have felt things very strongly, whether it was positive or negative. This included my surroundings and other people. Hyper Aware. Certain […]
