Tag Archives: mindfulness

This I know

Posted on July 31, 2022 by TheOtherKLM

Our pasts aren’t perfectLanguages evolveScience identifies patternsLeading to conclusionsNumbers comminglingCan lead toInfinite possibilitiesOpinions aren’t factsNor are they all Equally validBias can stunt growthEquity is notSocialism nor communism We can’t learnIf we won’t listenClosed mindsDon’t have enoughRoom to grow Check out … Continue reading →

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Sparks

Posted on March 11, 2022 by TheOtherKLM

From my soles. Through tissue and nerve. Whispering “I’m a survivor.” Continue reading →

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Beware of Burnout

Posted on October 11, 2020 by TheOtherKLM

We need to reclaim our lives. The first step is to take all weekends off. Completely. Do things that make you happy. Blogging, for example is a hobby that I have sacrificed for my job. I am finding renewed energy when I write. Continue reading →

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Seeking Golden Moments

Posted on October 10, 2020 by TheOtherKLM

It’s a shame, I thought, that we miss out on so many sunrises throughout the school year. We rush to school when it’s dark. The first lessons of the day begin even before the sun appears, and far too many sleepy eyes are struggling to stay alert. Our busy schedules force us to miss one of the day’s most brilliant moments. Continue reading →