Happy Tuesday! I have been on a trend of not getting my blog posts out until late recently, did I mention that the end of the year is busy??? 😂😜 (Maybe just a time or two right?) It has meant some shorter posts but hopefully, they are no less important. My aim is to still deliver the messages you need to hear each day.
This morning I wanted to share a Lunarbaboon Comic that I found this past week. You might remember that along with Strange Planet, Lunarbaboon is a favorite of mine. The author makes art that speaks to our shared humanity and illustrates pretty simple and important themes of life like kindness, acceptance of others and self, and awareness of our impact on others and the world. Have a look at this one...
So how about you? Do you get the point?
Are you leading your best life?
Are you spending your time doing things that make you happy instead of stressed or overwhelmed? (think riding your bike vs. devouring hours of social media each day).
Do you have a clear understanding of the things that create joy for you personally vs. the things that bring you down?
(I do want to acknowledge here that some kids might say, in response to only doing things that make you happy, "why do I have to go to school then?" I know...sometimes school is hard and boring, and uneventful, but if you look at it in the long term, the energy you put into making learning meaningful is an investment into yourself and your future. If you invest in yourself you'll have opportunities to decided what makes you happy, and you'll have the means to pursue those things).
Do you spend time with people that make you happy?
Do the people you choose also choose you? Meaning, do they treat you like a friend? Do they respect you and your choices, and support you in pursuing your dreams? If the answer to any of these questions is no, maybe you should consider the point of giving them so much of your time.
Are you being a friend? Showing kindness, gratitude, respect and genuine care & concern for others is attractive. You will never be without friends if you display these simple qualities.
So be kind, be a friend, have a friend, and invest in activities that make your heart happy. The rest is gravy!
If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately. From the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) : September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on this highly taboo and stigmatized topic. We use this month to reach out to those affected by suicide, raise awareness, and connect individuals with suicidal ideation to treatment services. It is also important to ensure that individuals, friends, and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention. Here are your local resources for suicide prevention : Who can you connect with at CBMS for help ? Mrs. Hempey, School Counselor - 802-583-8071 or jhempey@huusd.org or just come to my office! Mr. Estes, Vice Principal - joshestes@huusd.org Hillary, Dean of Students...
The Crossett Brook Staff wishes to cheer your spirits on this rainy Monday morning! Enjoy these messages from all of us to you! Remember, we put out lots of information about supporting you through all of this, you know reminding you how to keep a positive frame of mind - look on the bright side - all of that, but it's okay to feel sad too... Sadness is part of the human experience, so when it comes, let yourself experience it, and when it moves past, use a strategy to get your brave back on. Be well today Cougars! Mrs. Hempey
Good Morning Everyone, Today I'd like to continue addressing social justice and antiracism from my blog. What is antiracism you ask? Well, let me explain what I have come to understand. Antiracism is when we actively take a stance against racial injustice. It is fighting for equality. It is going beyond just thoughts and feelings and taking action. That action can come in many forms. It can be in the form of educating your self or others, peaceful protest, monetary support for organizations like Black Lives Matter or the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), or it can be about simply lending your voice to someone in need. Some people would argue that topics such as these are wading into the water of politics and taking sides and that we shouldn't be talking about them in school or with young kids. My response is that I don't care what political side people are on. This is a human rights issue! It's...
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