“The child is truly a miraculous being and this should be felt deeply by the educator.” -Marissa Montessori Italian physician and educator Marissa Montessori's quote is one that is what I believe the true calling of all educators and the why behind why we are in this particular field: its all about the children. Just … Continue reading Our Moral Compass: A Truly Miraculous Being
Our Moral Compass Podcast (Episode 325): Be Something
Welcome to the Our Moral Compass Podcast. Each daily reading focuses on a different quote on how we can best apply it to our own moral compass and one of the five areas in Social Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision Making. Thank you for listening and we hope you … Continue reading Our Moral Compass Podcast (Episode 325): Be Something
Our Moral Compass: Character Over Intellect
“Character is higher than intellect…A great soul will be strong to live, as well as strong to think.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson We've often heard the phrase mind over matter. In today's quote writer Ralph Waldo Emerson presents is with what I think is something we must always be consciously aware of: our character is higher … Continue reading Our Moral Compass: Character Over Intellect
Our Moral Compass Podcast (Episode 324): The Power of One Extraordinary Person
Welcome to the Our Moral Compass Podcast. Each daily reading focuses on a different quote on how we can best apply it to our own moral compass and one of the five areas in Social Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision Making. Thank you for listening and we hope you … Continue reading Our Moral Compass Podcast (Episode 324): The Power of One Extraordinary Person
Our Moral Compass: The Teachings of The Buddhas
“Not to do anything that is evil, To do all that is good, To thoroughly purify the heart: That is the teaching of Buddhas.” -The Dhammapada As we all know, it is up to us and how we manage ourselves as certain circumstances arise. In today's quote from The Dhammapad, which is a collection of … Continue reading Our Moral Compass: The Teachings of The Buddhas
Our Moral Compass Podcast (Episode 323): How To Make Peace
Welcome to the Our Moral Compass Podcast. Each daily reading focuses on a different quote on how we can best apply it to our own moral compass and one of the five areas in Social Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision Making. Thank you for listening and we hope you … Continue reading Our Moral Compass Podcast (Episode 323): How To Make Peace
Our Moral Compass: Refusal Before Acceptance
“For a very long time everybody refuses and then almost without a pause everyone accepts.” -Gertrude Stein It is often said that resistance is futile. In other words it is pointless. When I read or hear American novelist Gertrude Stein's quote for today what resonated with me is that many of us spend so much … Continue reading Our Moral Compass: Refusal Before Acceptance
Our Moral Compass: The Only Real Wealth
“Contentment is the only real wealth.” -Alfred Nobel A state of happiness and satisfaction. That's what contentment is. And as Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel says in today's quote that contentment is the only real wealth. Many of us spend our entire lives having our eyes on the prize whether it is to be famous or … Continue reading Our Moral Compass: The Only Real Wealth
Our Moral Compass: Little By Little
“Little by little, one travels far.” -Spanish Saying Keep on swimming. This is what the fish Dory in the movie Finding Nemo says throughout and reminds us that no matter what life may throw our way, we have to pus through and keep moving forward. This essentially is what the Spanish saying says in stating … Continue reading Our Moral Compass: Little By Little
Our Moral Compass Podcast (Episode 322): What To Do When You’re Feeling Helpless?
Welcome to the Our Moral Compass Podcast. Each daily reading focuses on a different quote on how we can best apply it to our own moral compass and one of the five areas in Social Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision Making. Thank you for listening and we hope you … Continue reading Our Moral Compass Podcast (Episode 322): What To Do When You’re Feeling Helpless?
