Poetry slows you down. And anything in our world that slows us down is to be valued and maybe as a gift and even a calling from God. — Ellen Davis I have had the honor to know a few highly-acclaimed poets, Anne Woodworth and Roger Armbrust, being two of my favorites who come immediately to…
Month: November 2017
Listen with the intent to understand, not the intent to reply. ~ Stephen Covey How to listen? Covey’s words above are a good place to start. I also think it applies to this multi-tasking, 24-hour communication world we live in. How often have you read someone’s answer to an e-mail you sent and wondered, “did they…
The Battle For Our Children Is Won In The Classroom
The battle for Indian children will be won in the classroom, not on the streets or on horses. The students of today are our warriors of tomorrow. — Wilma P. Mankiller. The great chief of the Cherokee Nation speaks not just to her people, but to the world at large, for we all have a heritage.…
Not Living Your Dreams?
Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears — Les Brown Its a good question to ask ourselves — Am I living my dreams, or am I living my fears? Athletes are schooled to let go of their fears — fear of losing, fear of injury, fear of making…
Oh, the Games People Play Now
Oh, the Games People Play Now. Every night and every day now, Never meaning what they say, now. Never saying what they mean.” — Joe South. Click here if you want to listen along as you read today’s Pew. I also want to commend to you today’s article The games we’re playing with tragedies by Keith…