November 9, 2016 #WeHaveWorkToDo

Photo Source:  http://audraerwin.com/2013/04/choose-love-over-fear/

4:15am

With only snippets of sleep to fuel my thoughts, I have one clear plan for the next four years right now.  No matter what, I will not be afraid.  No matter what, I will choose love.  No matter what, I will reject hate and fear and embrace acceptance, kindness and compassion.

I will make my world a better place every day by choosing light and going high.  I will support and love and cherish everyone in my path.  I will fight for truth and justice and  fairness and equality. I will do the right thing.  No matter what anyone around me is doing, I choose to do the right thing.

What will you do?

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7:15am

At work, a bit more awake and a lot more focused.  It is clear that we have to take care of ourselves. We are Stronger Together and we need to stick together.

Let's keep an eye out for those who are vulnerable and those who are targeted.

Let's speak up when kindness, justice, and love are pushed aside.

Now, more than ever, it's time to band together and be there for each other.

I'm starting this journey this morning by telling my students they are loved, that I'll do anything to keep them safe, and that I'm here for whatever they need.

I'm teaching our future leaders about kindness, inclusion, tolerance, support, and love.  This is the beginning of my new activism.

What are you doing today?  How can I support you?

Photo Source: http://www.resilience-education.org/

8:55am

Now that my work day has started I realize I am so grateful to have my school and all of my coworkers to come to today.  I'm grateful to have a purpose and to be surrounded by such amazing spirits.

I spoke with my co-teacher this morning.  We talked about how much more important our jobs as teachers have become.  We must teach and model resilience, critical thinking, and activism.  We must guide our students through tough times.  We must support each other.  Today, we must comfort each other.

I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work.  We have a lot of work to do.