During this quarantine, we are all dealing with ways to be safe, live viably and stay ‘sane.’ For our household, a daily walk or hike has been the highlight, and we have certainly discovered a few gems! One insomniac night, I ‘found’ a creative outlet that I hope will be the Win-Win! that I envision. … Continue reading Finding Gift in Everything…
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Emerging…
I read an insightful notation in my daily reflection this week… “the drought had struck…, (and) as the water in a large reservoir evaporated, the shape of a 400-year-old church began to emerge…” A question surfaced in my heart: what is emerging in our current COVID-19 reality? Acropolis, Greece Despite very real emergencies and ever-growing … Continue reading Emerging…
Empty Halls…Troubled Hearts ♥️ Supporting our Young People ♥️
Found on Google; Created by Joyfulcourage.com There are a lot of posts floating around regarding how to best COPE with our current quarantine and social distancing. As a teacher, I am naturally most akin to anything linked to students and the classroom experience. Our hearts go out to all who are mourning the loss of … Continue reading Empty Halls…Troubled Hearts ♥️ Supporting our Young People ♥️
Searching for a Path…
Today we took a much needed hike at the Erie County Bureau of Forestry on Genesee Rd in East Concord. Although the parking lot was full, everyone on the trail respected social distancing, stepping out of the way when others had to pass. When we started out, the path was clear, and void of fellow … Continue reading Searching for a Path…
We Will Never Agree…
It does not take a pandemic to point out the realities of human nature and interaction. If nothing else, the current world situation, and how various authorities are responding, shows the vastness of interpretation, values and human reaction. But what surfaces for me, is what I view as the 'bigger truth.' Sedona, Arizona, circa 2011 … Continue reading We Will Never Agree…
Focus
The world as we, the inhabitants of the earth know it, has shifted. Other than a few of our elders who survived the 1918 Influenza pandemic, we have never known this level of health scare and the current situation has people tempted to panic. In this period, before it ‘hits home…’ I am particularly focused … Continue reading Focus
Shine – Life’s Bright Spots
I recently spent the afternoon on a craft project with my nephew. It was an educational and enjoyable experience. We had to communicate, work collaboratively, and LISTEN to each other... The task was creating a Glow-in-the-Dark nightlight using a balloon, glue, string and a lot of TEAMwork! The final product, displayed in glorious color on … Continue reading Shine – Life’s Bright Spots
Slow Down, You Move Too Fast
Trusting Time… If there has been one lesson that has been my life-long companion, it is to trust time… With a natural tendancy to want things fixed ‘yesterday' ...that has often been my challenge. Whether it was a mistake I made, a conflict unresolved or a goal unreached, it seemed I was always being reminded … Continue reading Slow Down, You Move Too Fast
Love when it isn’t expected
If LOVE is all encompassing, I wonder what would happen if Valentine's Day evolved beyond showing love to one's 'special person...' A couple years back, at a period of time when our school and our country was experiencing a particularly challenging and turmultuous time... when everyone carried a weariness... and smiling could even be hard... … Continue reading Love when it isn’t expected
Wide Angle
I've been thinking a lot lately, about how I look at things. I risk the tendancy to ruminate on my perspective and need to be careful not to operate from too small a space. It's not that I shelter myself; nor do I limit the viewpoints one might encounter in a day. However, if there … Continue reading Wide Angle