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![]() 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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Paula WickThe Thoughts from a Nurtured Heart blog includes ideas and perspectives encountered through intentional living. Posts include ideas that support NHA but are not necessarily explicit teachings of Howard Glasser. I've done my best to properly attribute ideas I borrow from others. Archives
August 2018
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