full to the brim with heartbreak. people around me, struggling silently; i can’t take away their pain. instead, my heart feels as if it is physically breaking… Read more “heartbreak”
1st day of school
each year, i remember the feelings i had getting ready for my first day of school. it’s still one of my favorite days of the year now as… Read more “1st day of school”
safe haven
safety. warmth. picking up a new book, unknowing. praying it transports me to a location far away; a portal that sucks me in and drowns life out.… Read more “safe haven”
gratitude
i have been scrolling through instagram and facebook the last few days seeing everyone’s posts about thanksgiving, and i am just plain lovin’ it. that warm holiday… Read more “gratitude”
power of questioning
asking questions can be so powerful. questions are the bridge between confusion and clarity. chaos and calm. problem and solution. unknown and known. questions help us build… Read more “power of questioning”
who am i? who are you?
identity: the distinguishing character or personality of a person. much like the changing of leaves in the fall, i believe that a person’s identity is the same.… Read more “who am i? who are you?”
What is Love?
in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, i asked my students today: “what is love?” i could literally (okay not literally) see their thoughts flying through the air.… Read more “What is Love?”
