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Gratitude:the right recipe? Is there such a thing as too much gratitude?
I think there is no down side in cultivating gratitude in ourselves and in our students. Making them aware of the fact that their families all sacrifice in some way to send them to our school; looking at models of … Continue reading
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Summer, or any time, can be a time for slowing down and absorbing the world around you.
A colleague sent me this link today. As someone who loves to take photographs, I thoroughly enjoyed both the beautiful images and the message. Yes, look around and enjoy the beauty. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3445_162-57594911/mark-hirsch-how-a-tree-helped-heal-me/ Thanks, Mrs. McManus!
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