There Is Power In You!
There is Power in You! By Dr. Marci D A few years ago, a woman introduced me to positive affirmations and since then I have bought into being positive. I figure that since words have power, I should use the positive words to encourage me so I can feel powerful....
Re-planting
Re-planting By Dr. Marcia D Recently I was feeling overwhelmed as I was thinking about the beginning of a new school year and all the paperwork to be completed. The paperwork has to do with the data received after the new students entered my class and I must diagnose...
Enjoy the Little Things
Enjoy the Little Things By Marci D The older I get, the more I realize the importance and the need to enjoy the little things in life. Maybe I can go further to add not just the little things but the small steps in life. As an educator, I have also seen how necessary...
Pain Mixed With Purpose
Pain Mixed With Purpose By Dr. Marcia “Life is a mysterious mix of beautiful and painful experiences. No one can predict how it will unfold and we don’t always understand why it unfolds the way it does.” The words of Akirah Robinson rang through my head, and I read...
Growing Deeper
Growing Deeper By Dr. Marci Davis Dawkins I recently spoke with one of my aunts. I had called her for Mother’s Day and didn’t get to speak to her, then called again and didn’t get her either, so this was her returning my call. I had been taking a nap after a long day...
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...