The Other Side of the Report Card

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Be That One

"Be a blessing to someone today." - Prov 11:25

Often in our daily lives, we don't think about "the little things." We don't consider how holding a door, smiling, or asking "How are you today?" can affect someone. We often say those are just "little" things, and maybe to some of us they are, but to others those simple acts of kindness have a powerful impact.

I once heard a story about a study that was done on the Golden Gate Bridge,  one of the world's most active suicide locations, about a man who wanted just one smile in his direction. He said if one person smiled at him on his way to the bridge or at the bridge, he would not kill himself. ONE person, ONE smile, ONE act of kindness that is thankfully so effortless for us to do.

Be that ONE today to another person today. Smile, say hello, shake someones hand, because you never know...maybe you could literally save a life. Never underestimate the value of being a kind human being.

Is being nice an endangered virtue?

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3624604?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003&ir=Education

Being Wrong

It's not a good feeling to realize you were wrong, and it's really not a good feeling when you realize you hurt people you care about. It may not have been intentional, but it still happened. We as humans must apologize and take responsibility for our mistakes, give those we hurt and ourselves time to forgive and accept your apology, and change yourself to make sure it never happens again. "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending."

Boston Marathon Bombing

May all of us who are safe tonight fall asleep with gratitude, for there are many of our fellow Americans who are morning. The only way to prevent tragedies like these from occurring are to be the change and spread love, kindness, and peace throughout the world. Pray for Boston and those affected at the Boston Marathon.

Rest In Peace, Kim

As we sit here in silent classrooms and weep from your loss,
We remember that you left peacefully and are now with the man on the cross.
So fragile and petite,
Intelligent and sweet,
Energetic and kind,
Always keeping others in mind.
You will be missed by so many.
University of Pennsylvania was your goal, a surgeon you said,
You were always so grounded and bright in the head.
Our hearts are sad and feel the pieces that lack,
We never thought we'd be going to see you wearing nothing but black.
Your life will be celebrated and we will keep you in our thoughts, prayers, spirits,
May you rest in peace and angels lead you to the place they know dearest.

Have fun in heaven sweet angel, thank you for blessing us with the gift of knowing you.
Rest in peace, Kim <3

In School We Need

In school we need to learn more of what it means to be of good character. You can consistently educate me on reading, writing, math, but if I am not kind, respectful, or safe, how can I put this knowledge to use and it be beneficent? We students should not be under the impression that without a strong IQ and a 4.0 GPA that we will not succeed in life, especially because success is defined differently from person to person. We need to be told that it's great to have a notable IQ, but that in the world outside of our education, we will need a strong EQ as well. Relationships and human connection are the beauty in life.