Thankful, Thoughtful, Clear
There would be no art and there would be no science if human beings had no desire to create. And if we had everything we ever needed or wanted, we would have no reason for creating anything. So, the root of all art and all science there exists a gap--a gap between what the world… Continue reading Mr. Rogers on Creating
A love of learning has a lot to do with learning that we're loved.Fred Rogers Could this be why homeschoolers like learning? Because, every day, through word and deed, they are reminded of how much they are loved? Source Rogers, Fred. You are Special: Words of Wisdom from America's Most Beloved Neighbor. New York: The… Continue reading Mr. Rogers on Learning
Something we all need in order to feel the fullness of life: It's not only a sense that we belong on our planet, but also that we belong in other people's lives--that we are loved, lovable, and capable of loving.Fred Rogers Source Rogers, Fred. You are Special: Words of Wisdom from America's Most Beloved Neighbor.… Continue reading Mr. Rogers on Belonging
More than a classic, It's A Wonderful Life is a timely reminder of how good life is.
[Last week my 5-7-minute speech originally titled “Finding Gold in 3 Simple Truths” won me Best Speaker in my Toastmasters club meeting. It is a level 3 elective speech in the Persuasive Influence Pathway, with the objective of Connecting with Your Audience. This is the text of that speech.] A few years ago I read… Continue reading 3 Simple Truths
...each one of us is so much more than any one thing. A sick child is much more than his or her sickness. A person with a disability is much, much more than a handicap. A pediatrician is more than a medical doctor. You’re much more than your job description or your age or your… Continue reading Greater Than the Sum Quote
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? A Fred Rogers documentary, 2018 “Love is at the root of everything.” Fred Rogers Why you should watch it: To be reminded of Mr. Rogers’ message that we all deserve loveTo see what someone giving his undivided time and attention looks and feels likeTo remember a great man who helped… Continue reading Mr. Rogers, We Need You
Thought Ripples by Wendi 