May we approach all we do with intention. Then, everything we do will reflect the love in our hearts.
“If you clean the floor with love, you have given the world an invisible painting.” – Osho
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The Pen is Mightier
While my boys generally get along well, like all siblings they sometimes squabble with each other. The other day when we were cleaning up my [then] three-year-old’s room to prepare for his birthday party, I found the above message on his shelf. It was clear he had taken the time to write something, but I wasn’t aware that he could spell (let alone write!)… Continue reading
Thought for the Day: Huxley
If you’ve spent time with a young child, you’ll know that they bring enthusiasm to everything they do. My 3-year-old dances through his days. To him, all of life is a game and an adventure and a song.
And when I take a moment to pause and see things from his perspective, I see that he is right. Indeed, all around me there is wonder and joy and beauty. … Continue reading
Thought for the Day: Nietzsche
Life isn’t always easy. And those tough times, both internal and external, help us to learn and grow and to see the world in new ways. May we treasure our struggle and strife for the beauty they bring. May we all give birth to a dancing star.
“One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star.”… Continue reading
Picture Books with Strong Female Characters
A few days ago, a friend’s post on Facebook lead to a discussion about books with strong female characters. I started to put together a list to send to her, and realized that other people might be interested in this list. So now I’m posting it here. The following are picture books that my boys and I have enjoyed over the years. … Continue reading
Thought for the Day: Jane Austen
Spending time outdoors is a great way to refresh your mind and body. Whether you’re taking a walk (see HERE), playing outside (see HERE), or simply sitting under a tree and enjoying the quiet (see HERE), it’s good to be outside. Taking a quiet walk outside is one of my favorite ways to calm my mind and to refresh my spirit.… Continue reading
Thought for the Day: Shaw
Playfulness and laughter are good for the heart and good for the mind. With two young boys in the house, laughing and playing are part of our daily life.
It’s all too easy, when I feel tired or busy or frustrated, to skip out on the fun and play and focus instead on completing the tasks before me. And while taking care of necessary business is important, I often remind myself that it’s also important to engage in and cultivate playfulness in life. … Continue reading
Thought for the Day: Goodall
What kind of life are you choosing to live today? What impact will your decisions have on you? On those around you?
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
— Jane Goodall… Continue reading
Thought for the Day: Twain
It’s not a matter of choosing sides, it’s a matter of choosing right. May we all choose peace, justice, and – above all — love.
“Always do right. This will gratify some of the people, and astonish the rest.” –Mark Twain
Fractions, Compassion, and Sharing
My son approached me and asked, “I can’t remember which is bigger: one-half or one-twelfth?”
This, of course, led to an impromptu math lesson. We talked about fractions. I explained that the denominator – the bottom number – of a fraction tells you how many equal parts something is divided into. I explained that the numerator – the top number – of a fraction tells you how many of those equal parts you’re discussing.… Continue reading