This morning I learned that today is the day that the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Guardian Angels. Who knew? I love learning. So I share a couple resources related to this idea, and give thanks to all the current, former and future angels in my life who God has sent my way.Continue reading “No, I never saw an angel, but is irrelevant whether I saw one or not. I feel their presence around me. -Paulo Coelho”
Category Archives: Quote
The very least you can do in your life is figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. -Barbara Kingsolver
Over the weekend, I walked our dog on Saturday morning in Golden Gate Park, one of my favorite locations in San Francisco. That I was able to do so after dropping my son off for Cross Country practice brought me such joy. The next day, after dropping my other son off at baseball practice, IContinue reading “The very least you can do in your life is figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. -Barbara Kingsolver”
Awe heightens our awareness of being part of a community… of feeling embraced and supported by others. – Dacher Keltner
I am making my through an excellent source for reflection, the book Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life. Author Dacher Keltner provides research-based insights into how – when we feel and experience a sense of awe – we are able to “place the stressers of life withinContinue reading “Awe heightens our awareness of being part of a community… of feeling embraced and supported by others. – Dacher Keltner”
I look to the future optimistically and wish for us all happy and productive lives. -John Coltrane
Yesterday a former colleague texted me this image of a quote from author Toni Morrison. In honor of Labor Day I share it with you in hopes that how you spend your time this week reflects who you are and what you value. I am grateful for the work I do, and the family IContinue reading “I look to the future optimistically and wish for us all happy and productive lives. -John Coltrane”
Prayer awakens us to God’s presence and, at the same time, increases our experience of interdependence with each other and with all of humanity. -Robert Schieler
Today I share a couple nuggets of wisdom provided to me during a few meetings in recent days. I am leading through some instances of change management and I have found these quotes to be resourceful. I find prayer, being out in nature, and community to be so grounding to support these moments of change.Continue reading “Prayer awakens us to God’s presence and, at the same time, increases our experience of interdependence with each other and with all of humanity. -Robert Schieler”
God is much larger than our finite brains can comprehend. This God we know and love—this God we have experienced—is big enough to hold it all. The question is, can we put aside our fears and prejudices and get on board with that? -Shannon K. Evans
Yasmin Dodds recently authored this excellent article, Are You A Gracious Leader? , excerpted from her book Graciously Assertive: How Becoming a Better Human Makes You a Better Leader. Over the past week, I have benefited from several robust conversations with long-time collaborators, and I am grateful for this gift of time and space. IContinue reading “God is much larger than our finite brains can comprehend. This God we know and love—this God we have experienced—is big enough to hold it all. The question is, can we put aside our fears and prejudices and get on board with that? -Shannon K. Evans”
Because of our phones, we are forever elsewhere. – Sherry Turkle
I have spent much time this week thinking about presence and connectedness. Some of this reflection is motivated by the familiar familial whirlwind that is characteristic of our household experience during this time of year. We frantically purchase notebooks and school supplies, update multiple differing calendars and quickly immerse ourselves back into practice and schoolContinue reading “Because of our phones, we are forever elsewhere. – Sherry Turkle”
Life takes you many places. Make the best of any situation. Complaining doesn’t help. You’ve gotta adjust and make it work for you. -Willie Mays
I am working from home today and I moved a plant outside for it to access some much-needed sunlight on this nice San Francisco afternoon. Our puppy, who notices everything, immediately went into a barking fit at the unknown object on our backyard table…despite living alongside the same exact plant, indoors, for the entirety ofContinue reading “Life takes you many places. Make the best of any situation. Complaining doesn’t help. You’ve gotta adjust and make it work for you. -Willie Mays”
[The concept of Sabbath] is something to which we are called every day! -Richard Reece
This past weekend I enjoyed a visit with my two youngest children to my hometown outside of Philadelphia. Spending quality time with family, catching up with old friends, and enjoying nice weather and swimming brought great joy to my heart. This trip also concludes my vacation experiences of summer, as I now shift gears towardContinue reading “[The concept of Sabbath] is something to which we are called every day! -Richard Reece”
The opportunity [educators have] is to nourish our students; evolving senses of self in ways that strengthen their confidence, awaken their curiosity, and cultivate their sensitivity toward others. -Dennis Shirley & Andy Hargreaves
This summer I’ve been participating in an on-line book club sponsored by Boston College. We’re reading The Age of Identity together, exploring how young people view themselves and how schools can support students by creating and sustaining spaces of belonging. I am finding it informative and engaging, both as an educator and a parent. TheContinue reading “The opportunity [educators have] is to nourish our students; evolving senses of self in ways that strengthen their confidence, awaken their curiosity, and cultivate their sensitivity toward others. -Dennis Shirley & Andy Hargreaves”
Keeping the Faith 