A chance encounter with an old friend prompts reflection on the importance of asking others “how are you?” amidst global hardships. They emphasize that despite pain in the world, beauty and joy exist, advocating for continued connection and support among each other.
The author reflects on Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass,” emphasizing the significance of the seventh fire in Anishanaabe prophecy. As spring unfolds, they stress the need for both introspection and forward movement, advocating for connection with nature and the wisdom it offers. This journey aims to inspire positive change in the world.
Protests continue and activism is growing in the US today. We struggle against a great deal. What are we struggling for? What might we learn from our elders and history?
The author reflects on their recent departure from a special education teaching career, highlighting the bittersweet nature of leaving students behind while introducing them to “GruntGrunts,” magical creatures designed to help with their emotions. Despite complexity and challenges, the teacher expresses hope for the future while cherishing the impact made on their students’ lives.
Half of special education teachers leave within five years, reflecting significant challenges in the profession. The author’s personal journey highlights the need for supportive, community-oriented educational systems that respect teachers and foster genuine connections to enhance learning for all students.
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Listening this morning to an old song, “We Are the World” and found myself drifting away into the land of music, asking “what makes a voice beautiful.”
We are in a hard time of struggle both internal and external. It is a time to find our something to hold on to that keeps us safe while we grow strong with love.
The author reflects on a significant dream during a challenging time as a teacher in special education, feeling emotionally drained. In the dream, a circle of supportive women offers her unique boots, symbolizing empowerment. Ultimately, she overcomes her fears and joins their dance, illustrating how dreams can inspire us to persevere.
Like millions of others around the world and thousands here in Madison, I stood holding a candle last night to honor the passing of Renee Nicole Good and the far too many others who have been murdered along with her by ICE. Standing there in the cold I found myself thinking about the past 30+ years that I’ve spent standing on those capitol steps at rallies and vigils, working toward justice and peace, and recognizing the connection of my years to the those of others. We’ve stood for so long and each time the crowds are larger and stronger.
I thought about the Anishanaabe prophecies of the eight fires and wondered if we are indeed at that place spoken of in the seventh fire where we are facing that critical choice between destruction and balance. I believe we are and we must seek that balance both internally and as a whole if we are to find peace. Afterall, peace doesn’t come through war. I wish I had some answers. All I know right now is that we must reach out in peace. We must find those seeds of joy admist the chaos and nuture them, help them grow into the trees of celebration that they are meant to become.
In this moment I am just reaching out to all of you, my brothers and sisters in the struggle and sharing this electronic hug and wishing you love in your lives.
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