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Rat Race
Pre K - 5th Grade This is when the love for learning begins. Do you remember getting so excited, that you couldn't contain yourself, to go see all of your friends at school? Do you remember arguing over who's toy was who's? Or who could be the first one done with "Minute Math" and take home the good news to Mom and Dad? Those were the best years. Mom and Dad would pick you up after school and bring you home to an after school snack, then off to go play outside with friends. It is pouring rain outside, but you don't care. It's time to play "Cops N Robbers". Then, in what seems like 5 minutes, Mom is already calling you in for dinner. You sadly say "Bye" to your friends, give them hugs and are off on your way. Walking in the front door, soaking wet, Mom nags to go get dry clothes on before you get sick. You run upstairs and change, then sprint downstairs to sit down for a good meal. Mom and Dad made homemade chili with corn bread (the best!). Everyone sits down at the table together to eat and discuss the day. Mom asks you how school was and you burst out in excitement that you are the Champion of Minute Math. Mom and Dad are so proud of you. "You are a genius, kiddo. You are going to be a scientist when you grow up! Or a doctor! Or an astronaut!"
By B R7 years ago in Motivation
The Worst 4 Years of My Life
In movies, high school is depicted as a place where time in between classes is infinite at lockers, cliques are a definite, there's always a lot of people, and most of the time, teachers are supportive. These movies always demonstrate a sense that high school is your whole life, and the things you do in high school dictate who, and what, you'll be in the future.
By Jessica Jane7 years ago in Motivation
Opportunity Is Knocking
As we go through life, we tend to look at our problems instead of the opportunities that we are given. We, as humans, for some reason, hold on tighter to bad things in life instead of embracing the good. It is so quick for us to see the bad rather than the good in every situation.
By Shauna Campbell7 years ago in Motivation
Thoughts on Purpose
I like to preface all of my articles with a brief statement: these thoughts are mine, crafted from my own personal experiences. They may not work for you, but I like sharing them in case they could offer a perspective you might not have previously considered. It may make sense for me and where I am in life today, and tomorrow it may change. We’re all here just trying to figure it all out from the experiences we’ve been given anyway.
By Shannon Easter7 years ago in Motivation
The Power of Positivity
I’ve always been the type of person to see the bright side of things. As a child I grew up in a home where I basically had to raise myself. This taught me a lot about life. One of the most important things that I’ve learned is that; No matter how bad the situation may seem, it can always get worse. As cliche as it sounds, this mentality saved me a lot of trouble. I’ve learned that the time we spend complaining and worrying about what could happen next, could be better spent on things that actually matter and are happening now. I’ve observed people from all walks of life put so much energy into things that can’t be prevented. Things that can’t be changed.
By Dustin Longo7 years ago in Motivation
Ok to Not Be Ok, Please Do Not Forget That
Today was a day off. Walking the kids to school gave me chance to sit in my own head and that is not always a good thing. Readers of my previous articles will know what happened a few weeks ago now and today was a bit of a hit.
By Dawn Elizabeth7 years ago in Motivation
Why You’re Stuck
Now let me specify here who I’m talking about. To some degree, everybody gets a bit lost in their life and hopefully manages to find their way back. But here, here I am talking about the late teens/twenty somethings working part-time, no quite sure what they want to do with their lives and floating about from one job to the next getting enough money that month to pay a bill, rent to the parents, and a bit of spare money for drinking and having fun.
By Emma Bayliss7 years ago in Motivation
30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery - Day 30!
Hello everyone. I am horribly sad to announce that this is our last day on our self-discovery journal. I am so happy at all of the weird writing conversations I have had with all of you. I've had an outstanding time writing with all of you and an even better time discussing the questions with you all. Thank you again, for not being judgmental in my journal entries. They were horribly personal and very hard to write at times, but you were all so supportive. Thank you for that. In this messed up world it's hard to post things on the internet that don't get brought down by mean comments. You are all amazingly sweet people and I hope you all keep writing. Forever. Even if you never publish anything (which, after talking to you, I think a lot of you will) keep writing. This journey has been amazing and I will write more about how amazing it is in my reflection. Here is the final quote: "A writer is a writer not because she writes well and easily, because she has talent, or because everything she does is golden. A writer is a writer because, even when there is no hope, even when nothing you do shows any sign of promise, you keep writing anyway." - Junot Diaz
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Motivation
Finding Comfort in Uncomfortable Spaces
I took my first beekeeping class the other day and it was amazing. Extremely informative, engaging, and invigorating. Honestly, exceeded my expectations (which they were sort of low to begin with, this being my first time). I only thought "I'ma get stung TF up" about seven times in a two and a half hour time frame, so I'd say that was pretty great.
By v like the letter7 years ago in Motivation
