I was afraid to close the book as the last chapter drew to an end. I was afraid to let the story go. I was afraid of the emptiness— the helplessness, that fills you when your favorite story ends in disaster and not "happily ever after." I was afraid of what it would mean to... Continue Reading →
Finding Gratitude in the Chaos
The shut down because of COVID-19 has certainly not been easy on anybody. People have faced personal and professional challenges at every turn of the way. Businesses have shut down; school buildings closed while learning moved to online only; hospitality industries saw no one traveling; the happiest place on Earth became the loneliest; lives that... Continue Reading →
Finding Stability During Instability
#StayAtHome It's a hashtag that is all over the place on social media all around the world. And yet, it's something that many people are struggling with. Changes happened so quickly that we've barely had a chance to adjust. Many students and teachers (myself included) left school thinking they would be leaving only for the... Continue Reading →
Whether You Know It or Not
When we are willing to open up and share, others become willing to do the same. As I wrote in a much earlier blog post - I created this blog not only for myself, but for those who read it as well. My hope has been through sharing my own story, others would see theirs... Continue Reading →
Knowing You’re Not Alone
Going through a divorce can be an isolating experience. Even though you are surrounded by family and friends who are there to lift you up, it often feels like you are alone in your pain. To help me understand what I was thinking, what I was feeling - especially after learning about the affair -... Continue Reading →
Continue Believing
About a year ago I wrote a piece called "I (Still) Believe in Love" and then I shared it here on my blog on a post called "Be Brave. Still Believe." At the time I originally wrote that piece I was separated from my husband and we were going through the divorce process. It was... Continue Reading →
The Lotus Flower
The meaning of the lotus flower holds such power because it can offer hope and strength to people struggling in their daily lives. It is a symbol that shows that no matter where you start off in life and no matter what you're going through, you have the ability to rise above, overcome all negativity... Continue Reading →
Kacey Musgraves – Rainbow
A little while ago, a friend of mine shared with me this song. I wanted to share it today for whoever needs it...myself included. 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OFv566mj7s
Lessons I’ve Learned from Running
Throughout this past year, possibly for even longer than that, I've come to realize that our every day lives are just a race that we are running. I can't find a better analogy for life than running. I think this is because no matter how many people are around you, positive or negative, running (and... Continue Reading →
Overcoming Obstacles
Every day when I walk into the classroom, I want to set the best example that I can for my students. I want them to be as enraptured in the books that we read as I am; I want them to find the positive in their situations no matter how difficult they seem at the... Continue Reading →
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