I read this brief reflection at the start to my week: Finding Your Perfect Point of Gratitude. It has framed my attempt to approach this week with increased awareness of the everyday blessings that God affords me – and yes, even those which are wrapped up as challenges. Noteworthy experiences include an alternate route throughContinue reading “[Gratitude] bravely pauses and takes account of life—of everything going on—and chooses to say thank you for the whole of it. Vinita Hampton Wright”
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Transformative relationships are formed when we exchange pieces of our humanity with each other. -Shawn Ginwright
Tomorrow night I am providing a reflection at the parent meeting for our son’s school on “The Power of Gratitude.” I am pleased to share some of the resources that I am considering. For me it’s all about relationships, rooted in joy, happiness and love. I remain grateful for my mentors along the way, andContinue reading “Transformative relationships are formed when we exchange pieces of our humanity with each other. -Shawn Ginwright”
In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity. -St. Augustine
This week I am surrounded by Lasallian educators from around the world. By sharing a common purpose as part of a worldwide organization dedicated to the education of youth, together we learn, grow, and stretch ourselves in how we can best live out our educational mission. I am inspired by our commonalities across such differingContinue reading “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity. -St. Augustine”
If now isn’t a good time for the truth, I don’t see when we’ll get to it. -Nikki Giovanni
This week I was in DC for a conference and I took advantage of some down time yesterday to visit some of the museums. My high school history teacher had the following quote on his bulletin board (which I recall nearly thirty years later!): “How can we know where we’re going if we don’t knowContinue reading “If now isn’t a good time for the truth, I don’t see when we’ll get to it. -Nikki Giovanni”
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. -Harriet Tubman
“Daddy, I’m a big girl and can cross the street by myself,” my daughter said to me last night when I dropped her off at volleyball practice. When I returned home, one of my son’s stated, “Dad, look at my teeth? Aren’t they straighter now thanks to my braces? And I’m even brushing them, too!”Continue reading “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. -Harriet Tubman”
The best teachers show you where to look but don’t tell you what to see. -Alexandra Trenfor
Today marks “World Teacher’s Day,” celebrated across India. I am thinking of so many educators in my life who have impacted my journey over the years. Just last week I recalled a story of Mr. Conwell, my eight grade teacher, in a webinar on leadership development in schools. My mother was a classroom teacher, myContinue reading “The best teachers show you where to look but don’t tell you what to see. -Alexandra Trenfor”
Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion. – Bell Hooks
On our Saturday morning family hike at Glen Park Canyon (depicted), my daughter skipped alongside our dog while we trekked through the beauty of God’s nature. One of my favorite aspects of living in San Francisco has always been the ease with which we urban dwellers can access the outdoors. I tried to take itContinue reading “Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion. – Bell Hooks”
To “let go and let God” is to put yourself into the hands of God, even for just a little while, until the challenges of life are more bearable. —Diana L. Hayes
This week I was privileged to spend several days with our school leaders in Tucson, AZ. The beauty of the desert, and the commitment of these individuals, was an inspiration. Of course visiting our Lasallian school there, with its wonderful students and inspiring artwork (depicted here) ,was the highlight. Enjoy the journey ahead! Journey ofContinue reading “To “let go and let God” is to put yourself into the hands of God, even for just a little while, until the challenges of life are more bearable. —Diana L. Hayes”
A vocation is a dream personalized… In my vocation, I am being imagined by God; God’s dream for my life comes gradually to light. -Evelyn Whitehead
In a webinar today, I spoke of a the importance of promoting gratitude in leadership. I attested to the profound power of mindfulness upon communities being served by leaders who demonstrate reflective practice. In ways, this blog is one of my own attempts to “practice what I preach.” This week I’ve been listening to ShekuContinue reading “A vocation is a dream personalized… In my vocation, I am being imagined by God; God’s dream for my life comes gradually to light. -Evelyn Whitehead”
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” -St. Teresa of Kolkata
In recent days we celebrated both the feast of St. Theresa of Kolkata along with the Labor Day holiday (in the United States). I am pleased to share these resources from my opening meeting of the week yesterday, which followed a blissful weekend at the beach with my family. I am counting my blessings andContinue reading ““I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” -St. Teresa of Kolkata”
Keeping the Faith 