There’s a Native American story that in some tribes, to know how the tribe was faring, its members would ask: “How are the children?” I’ve been in public education in…
Teaching
A New Year’s Reflection
In 2012, I served young people, at the elementary school where I taught, for the last time. We practiced yoga together, did daily meditations, raised their test scores, reading levels,…
True Health Care
As many of you know, I quit my career. What happens when we stop doing what we’ve always done? Something new arises, that’s what. In the course of my spiritual…
Eight Weeks Since I Left My Career
I’m eight weeks in to my spiritual journey. I resigned from my career to follow my heart eight short weeks ago. If I were a fetus in the womb, I’d…
A Life of Mistakes or Magnificent Miracles?
“The Greek word for “return” is nostos. Algos means “suffering.” So nostalgia is the suffering caused by an unappeased yearning to return.” ― Milan Kundera, Ignorance I’m at a point…
Top Ten Reasons I Love Teaching
1. Kids: The kids. The young people I have had the blessing of working with, guiding, mentoring and teaching have lit up the insides of my heart. They have found…