While it’s true that someone can impede our actions, they can’t impede our intentions and our attitudes, which have the power of being conditional and adaptable. For the mind adapts and converts any obstacle to its action into a means of achieving it. That which is an impediment to action is turned to advance action. … Continue reading Obstacles

As you finish high school, you will hear plenty of people tell you to find your passion, stay true to yourself, or set goals and chase your dreams. I am here to tell you this is the wrong way of thinking. All of these notations are very self-centered approaches to life. They are inward-focused instead … Continue reading Thoughts for our Graduates

If you are like me, about ten weeks ago, you were in panic mode. We were closing schools, shifting our learning environments online, and trying to teach remotely. But, after a few weeks, routine set in and things became a little more comfortable. They were not easy, but we became a little more confident with … Continue reading The Struggle is Real

One last post as I continue to think about distractions that keep us from the real work during this time away from school. As I have pondered about these ideas over the month, I am reminded of a story: Once there were three bricklayers. Each one of them was asked what they were doing.The first … Continue reading Distractions – Part 3

One item that needs to be addressed further (or given some clarification) from last week’s post -- You have to know what you want out of these next few months before you can work towards it. We have to know what we are trying to accomplish before we can take action to get there. When … Continue reading Distractions – Part 2

As we move into a new educational environment, we have all had to make numerous changes. Times are challenging, curriculums must be adjusted, and our work environments are very isolated and different. Yet, our goal is still the same. We are still here to serve those around us. Our days are not as regimented as … Continue reading Distractions – Part 1

In my last post, I discussed differing opinions or ideas and how these can drive a wedge between people we focus on issues rather than putting or focus on people. This time, I want to share a critical component that helps us focus on people first. LISTENING. Think about a recent disagreement with someone. Where … Continue reading We Are In This Together – Part 3

I want to continue with the ideas I began laying out last month, and delve more into how we can make disagreements a productive process rather than a negative one. The reason that other people disagree with us is not that there is something wrong with them, but rather that the evidence they are using … Continue reading We Are In This Together – Part 2