handwritten on March 27, 2020
I received an email this afternoon from one of my parents as well as her daughter who both told me I absolutely had to read the book entitled "The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse."
I have to say..there are few books I have read to date that have left me in such awe
this one did it. And every single page was filled with emotions that I believe are sounding from the hearts of people everywhere. It is a lesson of life, love, making the best of what you have all through the dialogue of the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse.
gentle and uplifting, I recommend everyone buy this book or read it online. It is THAT profound. And so needed.
"Most of the old moles wish they had listened less...
handwritten on March 26, 2020
Sometimes when we are slammed into something we never expected we may forget the good
like the fact that the sun still is shining
I still get to see my students everyday
Learning is occurring and "outside of the box" might I say
and my husband-who hasn't had a rest in about two years-has finally been able to rest for two week
focus on drawing and do what he wishes to do
And that is something to be thankful for
we can still wear our party hats and celebrate
even if the confetti may not be as visible
handwritten on March 24, 2020
30 minutes; YOGA I've been trying my hand at yoga whilst thinking about yoda and his wise sayings. I've tried to convince myself that maybe I'm becoming a bit more reflective or my mind has opened up in a new way when I do my 30 minutes of yoga for the day. For those of you who know me, I love running. And I'm missing my running. I've talked to my husband a lot about this and based on the way things are going, I have found that running around the city is not the best idea right now. So, I've changed my 365 days of clarity with intentions of 30 minute YOGA sessions nightly. It's a great way to start the day or end the day. And it hurts. But it really helps ground myself and find energy in my...
handwritten on March 23, 2020
Probably the most interesting thing about this whole "new routine" and "new life" it seems is finding or trying to find new ways to spark excitement when you cannot see the people you love, the students you love and everything in between. So our virtual morning meetings this week have been focused on wearing our favorite hat, or starting with a show and tell regarding something neat in our home or sharing a favorite snack with the camera or "finding a secret spot." Creativity is at its peak when the world seems to be closing the doors around us. Within you-you must find a way, a new way to keep the doors open. And every seemingly closed door does in fact have a secret passageway. You can...
handwritten on March 22, 2020
3 miles: Walking
My husband and myself went on a fairly long walk today
through the suburban neighborhood that is where I grew up and where my parents still dwell
And I have never seen so many joyful neighbors walking with their families.
Time and time again I have always remaked on how independent the world is.
When I grew up (not super long ago) the neighborhood kids used to get together
and ride bicycles
and play kickball in the summers
and travel to and fro throughout the woods on adventures and mini quests
but many years have passed and I always notice how empty the neighborhood is
until today
because people really do value family time and simplistic walks when that is all you have...
