Sunday my doctoral journey ended. Officially I am Dr. Marietta F. Luckman, letting that sink in. Wow, thanks God. Jerrel W. Jones was awarded a lifetime achievement or honorary doctoral degree with a long title during our commencment. His family filled the entire row in front of us. My stomach in knots (so much soContinue reading “Wrap Yourself in love and kindness…”
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Gratitudes
I left my gratitude journal at home today. Usually I put it in my purse. When I get to work it is the first thing I set on my desk when I get to work. Breaks, when I have moments between groups, I write gratitudes. I offer thanks for the good in my day, helpsContinue reading “Gratitudes”
Languish No More…
My 30 day listening quest has ended, yet I listen. Each day I get up and there is a passage I am buringing to read, read, listen. Lectio Divina, the practice of wholly listening. This is day 5 listening on my own without a script (the book Enjoy the Silence, A 30 Day Experiment ListeningContinue reading “Languish No More…”
Friday reads
As a reading specialist my Friday practice is to share new reads with students and staff. Loving to read is a gift as books are magical, they take us to beautiful places, teach, heal and restore. After attending the Wisconsin State Reading Convention I was inspired to share with you. So from my desk toContinue reading “Friday reads”
Remembering
Today I am quiet Not in retreat Rather Renewal Renew my Soul Create in me a clean heart A right mind May I honor You Today Tomorrow Each moment Fill me Make me new Hold me Shape me In the Shelter of Your Embrace Beauty of Your words Magnificence of Your creation I am YoursContinue reading “Remembering”
Max
My Max is gone. He was with us from May 9, 2006 to April 30, 2021. What a beautiful gift from above. Here are his ashes and his final paw print. Oh the lessons learned from our dear Max. My first real pet, my guys first pet. My youngest was six when we got him,Continue reading “Max”
Sink in
Enjoy, a moment, get comfortable, grounded… Sink in Close your Eyes Breathe In…. Hold…. Exhale… Visualize A cloud A pillow Turn around In Your Mind Lean Back Free fall Breathe In…. Hold…. Exhale… Visualize I am Magical Abracadabra Speak it Believe it Breathe In…. Hold…. Exhale… Visualize I am Full of Equanimity Calm Composed EvenContinue reading “Sink in”
Spring Break 2021
One run a day, one park a day, friends, sons, dogs, reading, bright line eating, yoga, blessed beyond measure. This was my Spring Break, simple, beautiful. Thanks God. Now every weekend living Spring Break until summer… ahhhhh life is good. Work hard, play hard, self care essentials in living this life. Wrote this awile ago,Continue reading “Spring Break 2021”
First Outdoor Run of Season
First out door run of season. Due to cold, ice and my wimpiness I have chosen to run indoors on the elliptical for the winter months. Every day thirty minutes in the evening for my mental and physical health. Today was big for me, back to my last summer’s walking/running/transformational path. As I ran IContinue reading “First Outdoor Run of Season”
Revolutions around the Sun
December 20, 2020 marked the celebration of fifty two revolutions around the sun. Today I am embarking on my fifty third revolution around the sun. I love this visual and as a fourth grade educator we would enact it, balls, flashlights and walks around the sun. Discussing the difference between a rotation, twenty four hoursContinue reading “Revolutions around the Sun”
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