Jennifer Wolfe's Blog, page 9
April 28, 2018
Life and Death On Facebook
“We are walking each other home” – Ram Dass and Paul Gorman Hey there, I should be at your funeral right now. A celebration of life, your memorial…I should be there. Except, I just couldn’t.... Read more Life and Death On Facebook
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April 22, 2018
Learning To Conquer Your Fear
Learning To Conquer Your Fear I love this quote about fear from Pema Chodron: “The on-the-spot practice of being fully present, feeling your heart, and greeting the next moment with an open mind can... Read more Learning To Conquer Your Fear
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April 15, 2018
Boundaries For Strong Self-Care: Creating and Keeping Yourself Happy and Healthy
Do you struggle with boundaries? This morning I woke up to a tweet from one of my favorite educators, Pernille Ripp. She asked, “What is one thing do you to take care of yourself as an... Read more Boundaries For Strong Self-Care: Creating and Keeping Yourself Happy and Healthy
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April 8, 2018
Write Happy Poetry This Month! Simple Ideas For Any Writer, Any Age
It’s National Poetry Month! Einstein and I disagree slightly about what a man or woman needs to be happy – what would your ‘happy’ poem sound like? This is a fun, simple type of poetry... Read more Write Happy Poetry This Month! Simple Ideas For Any Writer, Any Age
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April 5, 2018
Peace Begins At Home
Peace “Peace, like charity, begins at home.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt This quote just seemed right today, on many, many levels. We know we are better together, stronger together, more peaceful together. Cherish what is really... Read more Peace Begins At Home
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March 28, 2018
What If We Re-frame Weakness?
Re-framing Weakness “Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.” ~ Niccolò Machiavelli Weakness a fine line in a marble statue not deep enough to crack, but penetrating enough to... Read more What If We Re-frame Weakness?
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March 25, 2018
Joy Is Not Made To Be A Crumb
Joy Is Not Made To Be A Crumb If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it. There are plenty of lives and whole towns destroyed or about to be. We are... Read more Joy Is Not Made To Be A Crumb
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March 17, 2018
6 Tips For Reducing Your Child’s Stress and Anxiety
Is your child experiencing stress? Are they struggling to make it through to a successful end of the school year? Do you know a student who is going through a tough time preparing for their finals? Sadly, I see it every day in my classroom. This can leave parents feeling hopeless and helpless, as though […]
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March 10, 2018
Authenticity: When I Wonder If I Am Enough
Authenticity: When I Wonder If I Am Enough I didn’t really set out to be a teacher – or a parent. I wasn’t a child who dreamed of my ‘perfect’ career or ‘perfect’ family. I didn’t have names picked out for my future children. I rarely thought about life too far in advance. I mostly […]
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February 28, 2018
The Challenge of Teaching Our Children To Soar
I’m struggling with the challenge of teaching our children to soar. I think about it every day, way too often than is healthy. I think about it at home, at work, and when I’m alone in my writing room, trying to clear my thoughts and start the day. “The light here leaves you lonely, fading […]
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