Miss (or Mister) Misunderstood

  We live in a polar world right now, some call it  duality. Things are seen as black and white, right or wrong, good or bad, and on and on.  Duality often has us on one side and those we care about on the other.  Because ego needs to be right, it is possible that …

Retaining Integrity in a Political World

The world is spinning seemingly out of control, yet it remains on its axis.  It seems to move faster and faster each day and yet it still takes 24 hours to do so.  Happenings are reported momentarily assaulting the senses as they compound, continuously attacking our ability to remain calm as we assess and valuate …

An Observation on Political Correctness

Being politically correct is to be unoffensive to others, specifically regarding gender or race.    Rather than it be a personal challenge for each to see their self in true form, whether it be living from the heart for all, or not, it has become a free license to judge and criticize others.  Ironic isn't …

What Were You THINKING!?!

Making wise choices comes about from experiences and practice as well as maturation.  In any situation, children see what they are focusing on.  It is only with growth and lessons learned that they begin to realize that there are consequences to every action.  They are usually as surprised as anyone else when things don't go …

In Your Reflection, Do you see Love?

Chances are when you look in the mirror or see your reflection in the glass door entering a store, you check your hair, your outfit, or if you have just eaten, check for food between your teeth. At other times, you are watching yourself wash your face, shave, brush your teeth or hair- mostly with …

Alike on the Inside

  There are moments when I regret some of the teaching strategies that were used in the seventies in reading. As I look back I remember a lot of emphasis on compare and contrast, finding same and different, and although there is a component of importance I often wonder if it has also played a …