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- Re-Thinking Patterns - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2014 from Norma CasasI remember my grandmother’s kitchen cabinet, stacked with a lineup of white coffee cups. She would say something like, “there’s no room for colored cups there; all need to be the same, everything needs to match.” By age 12, I brought my favorite cup, a round deep blue with sunflowers designs on ...
Views: 1455 - The Paradox of Practical Spirituality - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Norma CasasI don’t usually speak or write about religious matters. I have learned that it is a sensitive topic for many who feel insulted or threaten so if I have to, I always state that I respect and honor all religious beliefs as well as the believers. Today, however, a memory landed in my mind and I ...
Views: 1226 - Staying Centered in a Blurry Environment - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Norma CasasThis week I have been in what I call the quiet observer mood; some kind of personal retreat when I just listen and try to get connected to everything around me. So I limit my time online and try not to get into the public flow of local or worldwide news. This, as I've confirmed, is an almost ...
Views: 1331 - Transforming a Culture of Solitude - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from Norma CasasOver the years we have been living in a culture of me. Blame industrialization? We have become a “me- centered” society which only in turbulent times seem to come together. Isn't it tragic that only tragedy can bring us together? We have forgotten the basis of what brought us here in the first ...
Views: 1322 - H for a Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Norma CasasResting on the slopes of the Himalayas, the kingdom of Bhutan emerges as the happiest place on earth. Isolated from the world until the late sixties, this relatively small country has found the recipe for a happy and meaningful life, and it is precisely its happiness levels what measures their ...
Views: 1472 - Questions to Live By - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Norma CasasEffective communication has been one of humanity’s biggest problems. As intelligent beings we have failed in establishing empowered and honest verbal and physical exchanges that could lead to a better understanding among diverse individuals. The problem though begins with our own self. How could ...
Views: 1102 - The Inclusion of Emotional Learning in Our Schools - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Norma CasasTragic events related to the lack of emotion or emotional control has been making the news, very bad news, in our schools for years. Who doesn’t remember Columbine or Virginia Tech? However, many of the struggles educators deal with on a daily basis, rarely reach the headlines. Behavior problems ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - The Wind of Change - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Norma CasasNietzsche referred to the wind as the ‘very stuff of human freedom.” In ancient cultures it has been named as “the power of the spirit”, the messenger of the gods.” In modern times, the wind is the manifestation of energy, rising from the center of power. It brings regeneration. Our power to ...
Views: 1346 - Breathing in the Classroom - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Norma CasasWe all live in a fast paced, stress filled environment. Stressful news get to us in too many ways, from word of mouth, television, radio, and the web. Stress is a human created illness which, although part of life, does not adjusts to our system. Our body is not made for that kind of ...
Views: 1635 - Accelerated Learning to Distress Education - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Norma CasasAdd more water and our brain will fill up with more oxygen. More oxygen will keep us alert. This applies to all human beings but if you are an educator you really need to keep this in mind. Alertness is not the only aspect of human behavior teachers should keep an eye on. Our educational ...
Views: 1404 - New year, new you - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Norma CasasThis is the time we have been waiting for; a new year filled with hope and high expectations. 2011 represents beginnings, a time to build, to establish solid foundations. It is the time to shine, find your purpose, and follow your heart’s desires. What would you do to transform your life? What ...
Views: 1153 - Rollercoster Ride - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Norma CasasI have never being the detailed life planner type but, three months ago, I thought I had everything on schedule to embark on a new adventure. You see, from time to time, we all need to turn the wheels and add some extra spice to our daily routine. I decided to resign to my too old in my calendar ...
Views: 1055 - Happiness 101: Bounce Back - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Norma CasasThere are many reasons why at some points in your life you feel sad, depressed, faithless, and trapped. Most of these situations are self-created. Most of these feelings are self-inflicted. Do you remember that first scary ride on your brand new bike? How many times did you fall? How many ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - What is it Like Being You? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Norma CasasDo you like yourself? Do you love the person you are with all your weaknesses and strengths? One of our worst mistakes as a human race is non-acceptance. Every day we wake up looking at a strange reflection in the mirror. We don't like what we see, want to change it but don't know how or why. ...
Views: 1210 - Mothering 101 - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Norma CasasWhen I look back at all the criticism and self inflicted guilt I put myself through when I had my first child at tender eighteen, all I could do is laugh and be grateful for those moments. Over the years of steep hills and unknown roads, I have discovered that one on my noblest missions in life ...
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