Category Archives: motivation

Smart Kid.

“So hang on tight to your dreams and keep believing…unless your dreams are stupid, then you need to get a better dream.”

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It’s because of you.

“If kids come to us [educators/teachers] from strong, healthy functioning families, it makes our job easier. If they do not come to us from strong, healthy, functioning families, it makes our job more important.” – Barbara Colorose

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Perspective 101

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I Can’t Stop.

I interrupt people; it’s a bad habit of mine. I enjoy writing.  It’s a hobby of mine. I never get interrupted when I write.  (Probably why I enjoy writing). I also enjoy reading.  I also hate to get interrupted when … Continue reading

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Let’s Look at it this Way-

“Even if I knew that tomorrow … the world would go to pieces, …I would still plant my apple tree.” Martin Luther King, Jr.  

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What’s Your Plan?

“Life is what happens…  while you’re busy making other plans.”    -John Lennon

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Press the Pause Button.

Press pause.  Often.

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More Meditation. Less Worry.

“… And therefore you seek to work for the common good because your humanity comes into its own in belonging.”                                                         - Dr. Frank Lipman More Real Food, Less Food-like Substances More Fruit and Vegetables, Less Sugar, Gluten and Dairy More Plant … Continue reading

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A Simple Decision

  I like it; I want to believe it. It makes me question.  A lot. It makes me wonder. It makes me want to believe. So, tell me… “Is it really that simple?” Related articles Mind over Matter “We can improve … Continue reading

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The Power of Patience

I spent the afternoon in one of my favorite places; Barnes & Noble. It’s about the tall, salted caramel latte and the chocolate almond biscotti. It’s about the people, the atmosphere, and the books.  I came home with a bundle of … Continue reading

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