Category: - Brave Teachers

New Year Blessing

8/14/2016

So many of my teacher friends begin a new school year this week. This is especially for you!

When your mind is filled with new ideas and brimming with hope,
   May you let kindness take root.
When the faces of new students surround you,
   May you let kindness take root.
When rules and regulation undermine your professional expertise,
   May you let kindness take root.
On the really amazing days when your spirit soars,
   May you let kindness take root.
On the really discouraging days when doubt and despair shadow your every move,
   May you let kindness take root.
On the days fueled by political heat,
   May you let kindness take root.

And may others witness you kindness
And from the overflow of your deeply rooted beliefs,
May others be empowered to let kindness take root.

Another Week, Another Blessing

7/24/2016

May you recognize that all the strength you need
for the challenges ahead
are at your disposal.

May you use your strength
with confidence and grace.

May your strength inspire others
to grab hold of their own strength
and never let go.

Dear Strong and Brave One,

Wishing you a strong and hopeful week. Keep your chin and confidence up. You are capable of so much more than you imagine.

With fondness,
Brave Mim

P.S. The painting is just a week old. It is "Hollyhocks By The Lake." It's 20 x 16 , and it's $145. Email me if you're interested in it!

Today's Blessing

7/10/2016

May Light and Love flood into your heart.
May they fill the corners and crevices
Where fear and doubt reside.
May your revitalized Spirit
Bring Strength and Hope
To every situation and relationship
You encounter.
May Light and Love reign supreme in your heart,
Today and each day to come.

Blessing of Kindness

6/26/2016

A while back I used to offer a Sunday blessing here. I've missed it! So. . .

May the warmth of the sun
Ignite a spark of loving compassion
in your heart.

May the spark of compassion
burst into an
all consuming storm
of loving kindness.

May the storm of loving kindness
impact your heart and life first
and
then
expand to everyone
and everything
that you impact.

Blessings on your week!

P.S. If you are planning to come to Making Magic Summer Camp this week, please sign up by Monday, June 27, so that I can prepare everything for our delightful experience together. {This week's theme is Planning for the Best School Year Ever. You also receive a bonus online course I did a few summers ago!}

Joy-full Blessing

2/7/2016

r"True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done,
the zest of creating new things."
{Antoine de Saint Exupery}

A blessing especially for YOU today:

May you find the JOY of deeds well done.
May you find the zest of creating new things.

May you find true contentment and happiness.

Dear Brave and Strong Heart,

You may have grown weary in doing you work. {Who am I kidding--you're probably exhausted!} These are important moments! Take a few minutes to think about or write about these:

What deeds or jobs are in my week ahead? How can I find joy in them? What can I put my whole heart into making this week? {This might be as simple as a cup of tea for yourself or packing your child's lunch.} Now that your present and not on autopilot, go forth into work! You can do it!

I believe in you!
xo Brave Teacher Mim

Blessing of Contentment

1/31/2016

The grass is content--even in the snow.

May you find contentment today.
May it be in the work you do.
May it be in relationships you nurture.
And may it be in the things you possess.

May it all be enough.
And in enoughness may you find
the sweet spot of contentment.

I got to celebrate my son's seventh birthday with him and our family. We did lots of making and creating around the theme, and I thought so much about being with this boy for seven years. When I went to bed I was tired, very tired, but I was also content, oh so content.

I have lived long enough to recognize that there is a big difference between euphoria/happiness and contentment. If I'm seeking after crazy happiness then contentment will elude me. I choose contentment.

Wishing you a week of contentment and a lifetime of contentment.

Joy

1/3/2016

A blessing from my heart to yours:

May you find the moments of joy the day holds for you
May you see the light in the eyes of your students
May you feel joy in the anticipation of a new day and a new year
May you hold a space full of joy that will overflow into those who are joyless
May you be joy in the world

I'm holding a sacred space for you

10/18/2015

Sacred Space, $120

I am holding a sacred space for you.
A place where you can be yourself,
feel your feelings,
and wonder
and doubt
and be.

I am holding a sacred space for you.
A place where you can grow,
and transform,
and restore,
and be.

Dear Amazing And Brilliant You,

It is from such a deep place that I have this longing to support you being fully that person you were created to be sharing the gifts that only you have with the rest of us. I sincerely hope that this week you can feel that space being held for you.

Sending you warm waves of self compassion,
Brave Teacher Mim

P.S.
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May you be resilient

8/30/2015

I've taught and lived long enough to know that when you least expect it you will be called on to be resilient. Here are words to hold you.

May resiliency enfold you like a well worn blanket.
May it cushion initial blows to ego.
May it warm you in the cold nights of loneliness.
May it be your constant traveling companion from the tallest mountain to the lowest valley and everywhere in between.
May it keep your spirit strong and your heart soft.

Wishing you a smooth week in which you can really be present for your students and find a gentle purpose in your work.

New Year Blessing

8/5/2015

A special blessing for brave teachers as the sun rises on a new school year. . .

May your recognize the potential in each new day
May you smile most of the time and laugh often with your students and at yourself
May you be surrounded by love and support
May you practice healthy habits of mind, body, and spirit
May your work overflow from the abundance of your full heart
May undue criticism roll off your back, and founded criticism fuel change
May you put your head on your pillow at night, knowing that you gave your best with an open heart.

Know that you are loved more fiercely than you even know!
xo Brave Teacher Mim