Author Archives: edword
Seeing the Genius in the Little Stinker
Recently, I volunteered my time with a student in our school district who is notorious for being a trouble maker. I “just happened” to meet this 6 year old boy a year ago because he was frequently excused to the … Continue reading
Some Things Don’t Need to be Taught
Every child comes equipped with innate wisdom. We all have an internal compass, called our emotions, that tells us whether or not our thoughts are leading us toward, or away, from who we truly are. In an open system of … Continue reading
Finding the Fun Option
Make it fun, for crying out loud! I am becoming more honest with myself about how frustrated I have been with my Life. It is actually refreshing to feel those feelings and let them go, rather than push them away, … Continue reading
Tell It How It Is…
There is power in telling it how it is. To be able to speak it clearly without defense or mature justification can be very liberating. There are certain friends who are great sounding boards. I am able to open up … Continue reading
Be a Magnet!
I was reading my son’s new book, How Come?, by Kathy Wollard. It explains many of life’s scientific mysteries to children (and their parents!). Reading the book is a great way to relax and feel the wonder of Life. One … Continue reading
Permission to Get Creative!
I spoke to a friend, Dr. Michael Prazich, last week and he pointed out something very valuable to me. He told me that people who tend toward the right brain, creativity, intuition, and so on, tend to be vulnerable to … Continue reading
Tapping Into Imagination
True imagination is not fanciful daydreaming; it is fire from heaven. -Ernest Holmes Lately I have been hearing alot about this thing called imagination. For years I actually believed that I did not have one. Now I see that I … Continue reading
The Ancient Art of LMAO
Hello Again! I have been growing, stretching, and learning these days. I know that is a bit redundant. It feels like Life gets redundant during these growth spurts. The feelings that have surfaced, the memories, the thoughts. It can feel … Continue reading
There is Always Another Way In…
When one door is closed, another is open. I have heard it before and I am beginning to trust in this age old wisdom. When I feel a yearning in my heart and cannot see how it could happen, I … Continue reading
We are just stand-ins…
Hello there, It has occurred to me that as a father and as a teacher that I want to give my children the best that I have to offer. In the past I have found myself judging what I have … Continue reading