This morning I listened to an excellent Catholic School Matters podcast. My colleague Dr. Tim Uhl interviewed George Couros, an educator, author and thought leader. George provided excellent advice for educators to “Focus on the people you serve. Connection is first. Everything else is second.” I couldn’t agree more from my vantage point as a parent and schoolperson. You can listen to the podcast by visiting the Catholic School Matters site here.
Speaking of connection, today’s Gospel writes of Jesus’ invitation to his twelve friends to accompany him as apostles, to be seekers and learners together. Jesus was a master networker, and to this day continues to bring people together seeking a common purpose of respect, love and community. It is worth noting that before he made this invitation, Jesus had spent time alone. He had escaped to the mountain to pray and reflect.
The importance of reflective practice strikes me as a foundational element of sustaining ourselves throughout this pandemic experience. With so much strife in our world, I find myself continually re-focusing my centering practices of self-care, prayer, reading and writing. I hope that these resource below provide sustenance for your journey.
SONGS
La Vida Es Un Carnaval- Celia Cruz
“Life is beautiful, you just have to live it.”
Hallelujah – Luke Sulic ft. Evgeny Genchev
ARTICLES
Here’s How the Pandemic Finally Ends
How to Manage Feelings of Uncertainty About the Future – MindShift
Five Simple Ways to Manage Stress This Year
In Schools, Are We Measuring What Matters? | Edutopia
NAIS – Trend Lines: Communicating School Value When Learning Is Online
Keeping the Faith 