Originally posted on The Southern Miss School of Social Work:
I feel annoyed every time I see a reference to “service” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. Why? Certainly not because King himself was not a servant of justice. Indeed, just like the figure King followed, it was a service of ultimate sacrifice,…
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The Standard
I believe this is a reminder for ourselves and our clients, patients, consumers, children, participants..Remind them “success is a series of small wins” There are some who measure progress and success with the BIG BANG BAM..a knockout. what happened before the knockout? The small, tiny, little things matter. Those investments of time and energy matter.Continue reading “The Standard”
In the zone
Getting out of the #comfort zone can be so many things but it is what we make it. Are we scared of failure or lack motivation to face the challenge? Either way, the comfort zone can be a dead zone. something must change What must change is perspective, attitude, outlook, connections, circle, network, and whateverContinue reading “In the zone”
Be a leader..
Leadership is… an innate characteristic a person demonstrates by their actions instead of their words. their actions speak louder than their words at all times. leaders move in silence
Who’s the real teacher
I am thankful for the opportunity to share my thoughts about remote teaching and students learning. As we can see from the article, it’s happening all over the country. It makes me wonder how will all of this pan out. The world, social life, community, home life, and any other way of life as weContinue reading “Who’s the real teacher”
Community Schools
NBOE Board Meeting 12/21/21 Peace and blessings. Have a safe, blessed, and prosperous New Year.   Yes, for 2022 there are required changes necessary so NBOE students, families, faculty, and staff can progress and prosper. The Board is no longer an Advisory Board where the DOE appoints the Superintendent. You all need to govern appropriately orContinue reading “Community Schools”
Just a walk
be #confident in who you are and #proud of who you are becoming I am proud of myself …the #love walk #keeppushing #keeppraying
Conversations
Conversations are dependent upon one’s frame of reference, personal history, and contextual factors. With whom you SIT, how you SIT, when you SIT, and where you SIT makes a big difference. But you must sit and be still. it’s about PERSPECTIVE Sitting with warriors and healed women is about connections with those who have beenContinue reading “Conversations”
10 things to do
As we prepare for a new year to start new things, here is a reference list. The 10 things are references to maintain, to have a sense of peace, and avoid confusion. Do your best to be your best.
Better than best
Self care is also: addressing your own problematic thoughts & behaviors; removing toxic (not just challenging) people/situations from your life; holding yourself accountable for what you do & say (and apologizing authentically) ; doing your own self-work to be emotionally literate. A top priority for my next chapter Happy New Year #newyear #2022 🎉🎉🎉#socialwork #wellbeingContinue reading “Better than best”
Any where, any time
It is necessary to transform your environment to focus on what’s important, #peace. In the busyness of life, take the time at any time and any where to create an environment that is peaceful. It seems contrary to normalize not taking a vacation to be at peace. However, it is an acquired habit to makeContinue reading “Any where, any time”
No MATTER what…
IGNORE the naysayers DEFY the limitations of those who want to make you to fit into their predefined box KEEP PUSHING to be better than your best
All of It
There are plenty of things to be, do, show, and have. Let’s list some.. passion, love, positive, happy, family, fun, breathing, peace, joy, sharing.. …And the list goes on add to the list as needed, share the best things
be at peace, let it go
A gift one can give to self is peace by letting things go. put them bags down Be free and be at peace.. Keep in mind, peace must be nurtured. Keep pushing for the sake of living you best life. Living your best and being your best is a priceless gift of selflove don’t cheatContinue reading “be at peace, let it go”
It takes courage
It’s necessary to reflect upon the reasons for ending a relationship no matter the type. HEALING Healing is a process. It starts with the #thought, yes just a thought to be different. When the #desire to be healed presents itself, it will facilitate the shift from the thought to a #vision. Once you see yourselfContinue reading “It takes courage”
