He prayed-it wasn’t my religion. He ate -it wasn’t what I ate. He spoke- it wasn’t my language. He dressed-it wasn’t what I wore. He took my hand -it wasn’t the color of mine. But when he laughed- it was how I laughed, and when he cried- it was how I cried. – Amy Maddox… Read more »
To upset or tease someone, like telling lies about someone or spreading rumors about another person. To tell lies about people to deliberately hurt them. Remember: Hurt people hurt people! To get out of trouble by saying you didn’t do something when you actually did. To be dishonest and not acknowledge what you do. To… Read more »
Americans Say… Did you think the world would side with your barbaric acts? You just damned your cause and we’ll follow your tracks. Did you want to promote a spirit of fear? You steeled our resolve, we now see clear. Did you want to rip and tear us apart? You just bound us together with… Read more »
The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps – We must step up the stairs. – Vance Havner
1. IDENTIFYING AND WRITING GOALS FOR MY LIFE. 2. PROCESSING MY EMOTIONS THROUGH MY BRAIN BEFORE RESPONDING. 3. FINDING A WAY RATHER THAN MAKING EXCUSES. 4. PUTTING SIGNS IN MY LIFE TO HELP ME REMEMBER WHAT TO DO. 5. DEVELOPING INTROSPECTIVE AND SELF REGULATION SKILLS FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT. 6. KEEPING AGREEMENTS. 7. ACCEPTING WHAT MY… Read more »
On the 21st of the month, the best man I know will do what he always does on the 21st of the month. He’ll sit down and pen a love letter to his best girl. He’ll say how much he misses her and loves her and can’t wait to see her again. Then he’ll fold… Read more »
The 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coifed and makeup perfectly applied even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently… Read more »
DO? Do not worry over things that may never happen, and even if they happen, worry will not help. Do count your blessings before you count cares. RE? Radiate good will and a spirit of benevolence. Like laughter, it is infectious and makes yourself, as well as others, feel better. ME? Mete kindness, understanding, tolerance,… Read more »
When the students begin getting fidgety, we’ll stand up and do some movement to “Greg & Steve” music i.e., “Simon Says” with words, then the “Simon Says” without words for learning body parts, and listening skills. Each student names a body part or action. We may also listen to “Bean Bag Songs,” and follow the… Read more »
1-My Genetics Genetics explain predisposition, but they don’t excuse your behavior. You still have choices! 2- My Circumstances Character defects are often attempts to fill unmet needs, ie. the need for respect. If I don’t get enough positive attention I will get attention in a negative way. 3-My Choices Character defects are often positive qualities… Read more »
