Spring is always marked by the observance and celebration of Good Friday & Easter Sunday, among other observances. Considering newness, I’m curious to your progress with spring cleaning. What have you accomplished? What still has to be done? There is light at the end of the tunnel for clearing out the old, making room for the new, and organizing it all. What’s your plan to conquer it all?
I have done many things these last few weeks, including spring cleaning, changing, and rearranging. During this time, I have reflected on new opportunities and those that have passed as well. Today, I thought about ants and their work ethic. They do so much, in spite of their size. Ants don’t allow shadows and the fear of being crushed or overlooked get in the way of what they have to accomplish. They don’t do it alone either, think about their colony and how they work together. How much can we learn from ants in relation to the endless possibilities and all that has been set before us daily? How much do we complain about our task list? How much do we rehearse the problems in our lives? How solution focused are we? Who do we have supporting our efforts? Who are we in turn providing support for?
Think about the things you would like to see changed in your life and those of your children and families. What can you to do begin the process of change and transformation today? What calculated, intentional moves can you make daily to get closer to the realization of what you’re believing to change? Think about the time we spend rehearsing the problem and then think how much closer you could be to a solution if you spent that same time putting something into action. If the ideas and plans are there in your mind, you can make them a reality by adding corresponding action to bring them to pass. It will be a journey, but there’s a path of discovery in the process. Embrace and enjoy the journey!
CHALLENGE: The newness of life and endless opportunity is what Good Friday & Easter Sunday are all about for me! What do they mean to you? Educate yourself and pass on the knowledge to your children. Tell them the reason why they get this Friday out of school. Share your status updates, the Easter conversation, and any tips with all of us here!
Dr. Shameika Moment, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
I am an educator with a variety of experiences in elementary, secondary, and higher education. Community college retention specialist, adjunct faculty, K-8 teacher, parent consultant, tutor, business owner, and aspiring author. I have a passion for helping parents connect with, learn from, and support their children’s academic success and learning. This blog is one of many ventures to provide support for parents as they navigate the course of raising children as a daily responsibility.
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