Stay on the the Trail
Stay on the Trail By Dr. Marci For many of us this period has been very overwhelming and maybe difficult. There are those who are cracking under pressure including financial, loss of jobs, mental health issues, learning loss and for some it can be that we are...
A Little Child Shall Lead Them
A Little Child Shall Lead Them By Dr. Marci Teaching can have some dull days and naturally some bright days. In all my years of teaching, I have learned several things about my students, and I am encouraged to meet them where they are on the learning curve. Two weeks...
Make Me a Channel
Make Me a Channel By Dr. Marcia There is a hymn that says, “Make Me a Channel of Blessing” and it goes on to say, “to someone today.” I will go on to say, make me a channel of inspiration today since many are so lonely, weary, sad, needy, eager, and maybe waiting to...
Just a Smile
Just a Smile By Dr. Marci Today I woke up just feeling happy and wanted to share. I saw a friend of mine posted a Thich Nhat Hanh quote that said, “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” Wow, I...
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait!
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait! By Dr. Marci I have always enjoyed flowers and gardening has become a hobby. This Spring was no exception, I was anxious to begin planting. I went to buy plants and even decided to buy bulbs that I remember seeing my grandmother...
Compassion or Indifference?
Compassion or Indifference? By Dr. Marcia You might know or have heard the lyrics of the song below. I wanted to write all the words so we could get to focus on the words and maybe even sing or listen to it at your convenience. https://youtu.be/YUaxVQPohlU What the...
I Can Be Made New
I Can Be Made New By Dr. Marcia On two separate occasions, while growing up, I was bitten by two dogs. Ever since, my love for dogs changed drastically. I have been traumatized! On one of the occasions, I was visiting my grandfather and was going back home. At the...
No One Should Steal Your Happy
No One Should Steal Your Happy By Dr. Marcia “I apologize for what happened yesterday, and it won’t happen again. Today, no one is going to steal my happy!” Those were the words of my seven-year student who had a temper tantrum the day before and he declared that he...
Add Value
Add Value Dr. Marcia Like everyone else, Covid-19 caused many changes and through the changes, we have had to weather some kind of storm. During this time, we taught virtually, we had meetings virtually, we had church virtually, we had birthdays virtually, we had...
Please, Call Me by My Name…..
Please, Call Me by My Name.... By Dr. Marcia Being called my correct name has always been an issue for me. It started years ago when I migrated to the United States and my new journey began. Little did I know that it also meant having a “new name”! ...
Full Circle
Full Circle Dr. Marcia Many years ago, I moved to New Jersey to start a new way of life and literally had no joy, but ready to start another phase of my life. One of the things that was an interesting difference that I had to face was that my daughter was attending a...
Stay Rooted!
Just like the physical storms of life, I can be caught off guard in my personal storm of life, and so I must also prepare. It should be noted that the storms will definitely come, and I can ensure that I include the following tips about being rooted