This year, what if we all became our own advocates? What if we were ridiculously in charge of our energy and well-being? I think the world our work would change. I think our work would become more inspired, more emphathetic, more colorful, more bold, more meaningful.

I would rather be criticized for caring too much and for being brave with my heart than for caring too little.

Last weekend, we picked out our Christmas tree and brought it home. It was pouring down rain, but work was about to get very busy for my husband, so this was our best day. We lugged a soaked, 10 ft. tree on top of his SUV while the rain poured down on us. I was... Continue Reading →

What if my ability to feel, listen, and learn has been strengthened during this time? What if?

There are no small gestures. Every little bit counts. Imagine if we all commited to sprinkling each day with a smidge more thoughtfulness. Imagine how the world would change. We are all so desperate to be seen, known, understood. How we show up for ourselves and for others matters. It may matter now more than ever.

We get the most from our brains when we experience unexpected thrills and delights. How might we disrupt our normal in pursuit of big magic? How might we bring unexpected thrills and delights to our students? This is not frill or extra, this is a significant part the work. This is a way to gain deeper access to higher happiness levels. Happiness has the power to turn on all of the learning centers of the brain.

Change our thoughts and watch our actions change the world.

Where are we racing to, and why? The tricks our brain plays on us, and why it's important to notice.

Sometimes, we need to step back and remember what it means to be human.