"People might not remember exactly what you said or what you did, but they will always remember how you made them feel." Today, I'm just dwelling on this thought. Dwelling on the thought that our words and even our actions can be so futile sometimes. On the thought that we leave an emotional imprint on the people in our lives--and for better or worse, that emotional imprint is not likely to be changed by any subsequent words or actions. On the thought that they leave those imprints on us too--and for better or worse, our emotions might not be easily changed by their words or actions either. As a teacher and coach, this is reminds me to carefully cultivate my classroom's atmosphere: How can I help my students to feel safe, seen, and valued? How can I help them to find feelings of inspiration, confidence, and motivation? As a friend, sister, wife, and daughter, this reminds me to sincerely consider the way that my emotions impact my relationships: Have I fill...
"Music is the silence between the notes." ~Claude Debussy