What are some of your OUT of this WORLD dreams and aspirations? Which dream is so big and crazy that you even doubt its possibilities? Name that goal: _______________________. We are often told to dream big and to reach for the stars, but on the same token we are later advised to be “realistic.” Being logical is important in …
Nothing refreshes the soul more than being around another human being who inspires and lifts you to new dimensions. I yearn for these moments of inspiration and feel fortunate to feel inspired each day. When I think of people who have inspired me in the past and present, they tend to embody these five traits …
Image credit: QuoteFancy Throughout my life, and to this day, my Mom has always been my foundation of what love is. She embodies love. She breathes love. She IS love. She is that one person in my life that knows and understands me better than anyone else. She has: -Always known exactly what …
Image Credit: Fourth Revolution Clarity: The quality of clearness. I explain clarity as the mental sharpness and awakening of knowledge. When you feel clarity, you gain understanding of what you need to do in your life; Clarity is that monumental “life-bulb” moment. Clarity is essential because without it, we often make decisions that are misguided and wrong …
Last June, I moved across the state of Missouri. I was asked to take on an incredible role as a Mentor Teacher and Technology Integrationist in Kansas City. When I heard about this opportunity, I felt God was pulling at my heart to take this chance and to take the risk. “I always envisioned …
This post will be a bit different than others I have posted in the past. I hope by unveiling more levels of who I am and how my thought processes evolve over time, I can connect with you, my friends and readers, even further. Image Credit: Kara Welty Today, I went to church for the …
Image Credit- lifehack.org This weekend I attended the GAFE Summit in Kansas City. I was fortunate enough to hear James Sanders, co-founder of Breakout EDU, speak during the keynote. During his talk, he mentioned his personal “Resume of Failures.” Although most of us have seen the article referring to the Princeton professor publishing his career …
You may remember Xanga as the blogging service that used to rule the world. I remember Xanga as a website that empowered me as a child. Ever since the days of Xanga, I have been engrossed with learning “how” technology works. To set the scene, during this period I was in 5th grade and …
My mom is my role model for happiness. She taught me, years ago, that you do not just have good days, you CREATE them. Throughout the years, this quote has stuck with me and has shaped me into the person I am and the person I strive to be. This overarching idea of positivity has …
Ever since I began my career, I have heard and seen stories of struggle with workers, educators, and leaders striving for the abstract idea of “work and life balance.” When people aim to reach this lofty goal of balance and do not reach it, they can feel filled with shame and guilt. They ask themselves …
