“How many lessons of faith and beauty we should lose, if there were no winter in our year!” ~ Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Our Teacher Tip Tuesday is a type of inspirational journaling practice.

“Sameness breeds more sameness until you make a thoughtful effort to counteract it.” ~ Michelle Obama

“Whatever work you have to do, the classes you have to follow, the lessons you have to prepare, put your whole heart and soul [into it]. It is not how much, but how much love you put [into it].” ~ Mother Teresa

“This moment will just be another story someday.” ~ Author Unknown

“The reason I love teaching, it’s like being a miner. I find all these undiscovered jewels and, with the right motivation, they’re amazed at what they can do. I have to show them their capability.” ~ Rafe Esquith

“Have the audacity to keep dreaming in full color, come undone, letting hope have its way.” ~ Morgan Harper Nichols

Today, may you be filled with the Holy Spirit, inspired to live generously.

As we have been focusing on people making a difference in their communities, today I’d like to share an example of how an idea can lead to inspiration, compassion, and opportunity.

“Our calling is not simply to change the world, but perhaps as important, our calling is to be changed ourselves.” ~ Rev. Eugene Cho

“How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.” ~ Morgan Freeman

“This is what kindness does, Ms.Albert said. Each little thing we do goes out, like a ripple, into the world.” ~ Jacqueline Woodson, Each Kindness

“People show love and appreciation in different ways; you just have to learn their way.” ~ Sam Owen

In February we are highlighting stories, past and present, of people who have made an impact in their communities and in the world. I thought it would be fitting to begin with a remarkable storyteller.

I believe stories have the power to connect us, captivate us, and create a space for learning, growing, and belonging.

Our Teacher Tip for today is a time-saving tip as you prepare for your school day.

Growth can be a tough and timely process.

“The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.” ~ Muriel Rukeyser

“For One Who is Exhausted” By John O’Donohue from: “To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings”