A corner on greatness

It’s cold in Wisconsin and I’ve been encouraged by one jokester to warm up in a corner "where it’s always 90 degrees!" Ba dump bum...

Today my heart was warmed in the corner pictured above where I talked with individual third graders. A child sat upon a stool looking at the qualities posted on the wall as I knelt nearby requesting, “Tell me about your greatness....What is a quality you can claim for yourself right now?”

I thoroughly enjoyed hearing kids give evidence of friendliness, kindness, courage and enthusiasm. As I probed for examples, I also listened to connect what I heard and explained additional traits. After a 2-3 minute conversation, before leaving me to select a fellow student, I requested that the child breathe deeply to claim his or her greatness. “I am creative and courageous.” “I am patient and flexible.” “I have determination, flexibility and self-control.” Absolutely heartwarming...

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