Blog Archives - Brave Teachers

Off To The Retreat

9/28/2012

I'm so excited to share with others the lessons I am learning these days! We are keeping it simple and having some fun, too!

I have new fun projects that I'm looking forward to creating, too!

I can't wait to share photos and thoughts next week.

P.S. Brave Teacher Tribe: Next week there will be special videos for you from the retreat that you will receive via email!!! {If you want to join the Tribe, sign up HERE.}

Breaking Eggs

9/25/2012

The egg must break
before the bird can fly.

{Unknown}

The retreat is this weekend! There is still room for you!

I'm also planning a secret mission.

I'd love to have you join the Brave Teacher Tribe--a revolution is stirring with inspiration, encouragement, and empowerment. You can receive emails several days a week. {More goodness coming soon!

Fueled by Resilience

9/23/2012

Table centerpiece from last year's retreat!

I've been preparing projects and lessons for the Brave Teachers Fall Retreat. The word that has been front and center for about six weeks is RESILIENCE. {I'm kinda' crushing on that word as I'm understanding it more.}

Resilience is not becoming someone new or different. It's ALL about being exactly who we were meant to be. It's a process of RESTORATION or RECOVERY. This is just so power-full!

I'm also seeing how beginning to actively pursue resilience actually fuels its own process. I'm experiencing more authenticity and less fear as I journey further into the process.

Hey, what's fueling you today?

Just want to let you know there is still a spot for you at the retreat this weekend. I hope you will join me for some resilience--and hope and courage and other goodness!

Less Than 7 Days To Resilience

9/22/2012

Keep It Simple & Have Some Fun
Fall Brave Teachers Retreat
is less than 1 week away!

{It's not too late. We still have a couple spaces,
so register now!}

In just 6 days we will be experiencing

the gentle healing Fall days of Lakeside, Ohio--on the shore of Lake Erie,
lush conversation on resilience, simplicity, and life,
nourishing meals,
and inspiring art projects.

Don't Take My Word For It. . .

9/17/2012

Don't take my word for it {of course I'm going to say the Brave Teacher Retreat is amazing!}

Please read this testimonial that says it all so well:

Reflections on a Brave Teachers Weekend Retreat…..

The first time I attended a Brave Teachers retreat weekend I didn’t know what to expect. I did know, however, that I was running on empty—drained both physically and emotionally—from teaching. I couldn’t bear the thought of dragging myself through another school year.

I chose to teach because of the passion I felt for my subject and the desire to share that, as well as the satisfaction of investing in the learning process for my students. I had no idea that I would become so discouraged and disillusioned… from increasing paperwork, disrespect from students and parents, long hours, lack of administrative support.

Within an hour of walking into the room with Brave Teacher Mim and her colleagues my sense of peace was overwhelming. I knew I was in the place I needed to be! I do not consider myself creative nor do I have artistic talent. Before the retreat I worried that I would have to share things about myself with strangers or be asked to do something that made me uncomfortable. And how does one even begin to journal when “the well is dry??”

That weekend I learned many things about myself through the power of reflective thinking and creating a vision board for myself. Mim provided all that I needed: thought-provoking quotes and messages to start me thinking in new ways, an empty journal full of the right questions (not always easy to answer truthfully!), solitude, laughter, delicious food, art materials, a relaxed environment, and unconditional acceptance. This was transformative for me!! I felt free to explore parts of my Self—my soul—that had been pushed so far back into a corner that I no longer knew they were there. What I created that weekend showed me what was possible, what my soul was craving but had been buried under the hectic daily pace of teaching and life in general. It became clear to me that I could CHANGE my life.

The best part of the weekend? Fellowship with other women, other teachers, other mothers. Realization that I am not alone in my struggles was powerful, life-changing, and empowering. Thank you, Brave Teacher Mim, for your vision and the investment you’ve made in my life—and my students!

{Lin Wilson, Brave Teacher}

We still have space available for you at the Brave Teachers Fall Retreat, and we would love to have you join us!

What Message Are You Receiving Today?

9/15/2012

Something to write or think about today:

What messages are you receiving?

I believe messages are totally being sent our way everyday. The question is not if they're being sent, but which ones are we open to receiving??

I totally LOVE seeing hearts out and about in the world. Today I saw 3!!! I feel like I've been sent a special message of love, love, and more love!

I think this is some kind of fern, but for me it was a message of love!

Weathered wood grain on a bench where I was sitting!

Two little wood chips lined up like it was meant to be!

Keep It Simple & Have Some Fun

9/12/2012

Here's one of my dirty little secrets:

I like to over complicate and over think most aspects of my life

Yikes! I know--I'm bringing difficulty and misery on myself. It stinks! Some I'm trying to keep this little mantra close at hand--KEEP IT SIMPLE!

Not everything needs to be difficult or complicated. The more I think, "Keep it simple," the more ease I have as I move through life. This feels like a miracle!

Here's another of my dirty little secrets:

I have a really hard time just letting myself have fun.

I don't need to make everything "work" related or involve orchestrating fun for other people. This is sooooo hard for me. Part of me thinks I don't deserve it--double yikes to that one! This is slowly changing, but I'm really uncomfortable with it all.

If you can relate to this, then the Brave Teachers Fall Retreat is just for you! {September 28 - 30, 2012, Lakeside, Ohio) I'm not even kidding!

I've been working on the program, projects, and format, and I'm really just opening up my heart with honesty--hoping you can find something for yourself. I'm sharing art projects and little bits that have and are working for me!

It's going to be sooo amazing! I would love to have you join us. {Still have a bit of scholarship available.}

Kindness: Pass It On!

9/9/2012

Let's make this an amazing week of kindness!

Let the healing power of kindness transform your life and world this week. I love that we can be kind, and it costs no money! It's such a great way to put more goodness into the world.

Let's start today with offering kindness to ourselves. I believe that will make it easier to share kindness with others tomorrow and through out the week.

Over at 29 Days of Giving I found this great ABC List of Kindness--which I love because of the whole teaching connection!

John Kimbrough offers these suggestions in his ABC's to kindness.

Affirm a value.
Beam a smile.
Convey a compliment.
Drop a line.
Encourage a good deed.
Forgive a mistake.
Grace a presence.
Honor a preference.
Initiate a conversation.
Join a celebration.
Keep a promise.
Lend a hand.
Meet a need.
Nurse a hurt.
Open a door.
Plan a kindness.
Quiet a conflict.
Remember a special day.
Share a gift.
Touch a shoulder.
Unwrap a gratitude.
Voice a greeting.
X-press happiness.
Yoke a partner.
Zap a suspicion.

HOW ARE YOU OFFERING KINDNESS THIS WEEK? WE WANT TO KNOW!

Brave Teachers Fall Retreat is just around the corner.
(Scholarships are still available!)

The Universe Is Conspiring

9/8/2012

The Universe is conspiring in my favor!

It's true! The Universe is conspiring in your favor!

The Brave Teacher Fall Retreat is just around the corner! It's going to be an absolutely soul centered event just for teachers! Wonderful lessons and projects. Beautiful souls. A restful and gorgeous setting. Simple meals. Fun and surprises!

If the retreat is pulling at your heart, but your resources are limited, I have 2 partial scholarships to offer! So if you've been saying to yourself, it sounds soooo goood, but I don't think I can afford to go, email me NOW! The funds are first come first served.

Complete, Not Finished

9/6/2012

Just loved this affirmation that was in my Flax jacket today:

I am complete but not finished