The Kindness

Happy Monday Everyone,

I have a long-ish video to share with you...it's about 10 minutes, so you may have to watch it at home, but here is the link if you have a few minutes to spare.  If you don't have time to check it out right now, I'll give you a quick synopsis.  It is about a biologist who was reunited with a humpback whale who once saved her from a large tiger shark when she was in the water filming a piece about whales in the Cook Islands.  

(This isn't the video of that...just thought we all could learn something about this beautiful species...)


I wanted to share this story of the humpback that took time to care for another being because I think it highlights how we as humans can learn from the behaviors of the animals that inhabit our planet.  While I know there are animals out there that are aggressive at times, it's usually only in response to a threat to their habit, food, or young. 

In general, animals simply want to co-exist peacefully, and they work together as ecosystems that keep our planet and our environment in harmony.  This is what I hope we as humans can do too.  Co-exist with each other peacefully - show kindness, take care of each other, and our planet, help others in need, look out for the little guy, and work in harmony with each other.  

In this lead-up to our last school break and then after that the final push to the end of this wacky school year, I ask that you reflect on your ability to be like the humpback.  Are you helping to take care of others, and if not, how can you make changes to be more caring of those around you?

Take care of each other, Cougars!

Mrs. Hempey      


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