Archive for Personal Development

A River of Life

Dec 01, 2011 No Comments by

Water is amazing. It is a universal solvent for cleansing, and a vital ingredient for life. Science tells us that there is a rain cycle. You know it. Rain flows to the streams, then to the Oceans. The water evaporates, forms clouds, and then rain again. The cycle is endless. Each cycle is dependent on [...]

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A Shocking Confession

Nov 01, 2010 No Comments by

At the risk on being judged, I am going to make a confession that may shock you.  I was not excited about this school year!  Weeks before the opening of school, parents would see me at church, and they would ask with a huge grin, “So, are you ready for school to start, Miss Schweitzer?”  [...]

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A New Challenge

Nov 01, 2010 No Comments by

This year, I faced a challenge that took me out of my comfort zone.  I had the privilege to make the drastic change of being a junior high teacher to teaching the fifth grade class!  I had been a junior high teacher for six years.  The junior high can also be a challenge, but at [...]

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Go Back to Your Roots, Part 1

Nov 01, 2010 No Comments

There was quite a storm not so long ago.  I had a five-year old tree in the front yard that just fell over.  When it did, it did not leave much of a hole.  It seemed that all those limbs and all those leaves had grown, but the adobe soil below hindered proper root development.  [...]

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The Diary of a First-Year Teacher, Part 1

Nov 01, 2010 No Comments

Day 1: “You’re hired! Welcome to our staff!” After four years of college, I’m finally going to be a teacher. I’m so excited!!! Day 4: Enthusiasm is officially dead. I now realize that I have no idea how to be a teacher, and I’m completely terrified. Day 7: Somebody please help! The first day of [...]

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