Speak Up!

“ Nothing that I can do will change the structure of the universe. But maybe, by raising my voice I can help the greatest of all causes—goodwill among men and peace on earth.” ~ Albert Einstein

This posting is a reminder to utilize one of the most powerful weapons in your arsenal... Your voice! .

Use it honestly. Let your words reflect truth and be a beacon of sincerity.

Use it kindly. Let your words spread cheer!

Use it wisely. When that little voice inside begins to bid for attention, don't ignore it! Allow that voice to give rise to your heart's desire. Speak up, share it, own it.

And lastly. Use it joyfully. Sing and partake in the glorious melody of your windpipes!
Not a singer you say? Well, here is a song that's funny to watch:

Still need a little inspiration? Here is a man who used his voice powerfully:

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THIS is joy:

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A pinch of humor:


If Dr. Seuss books were titled more like academic journal articles, that might look something like this:

Stoke Your Fire

"Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life.
Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into the flames of achievement."
 - Golda Meir

Well said Golda. 

So stoke the fire! What causes your heart to quicken or the corners of your mouth to lift?

Perhaps there will be days (or years, or months) when your inner fire will dwindle to a smoldering ember and you may forget for what your heart burns. So step away from yourself and listen. Leave the image of who you should be behind, sit naked at the edge of your bed, and listen to the whispers that arise from within. Trust yourself. Then catch the whispers and fan them into a rip-roaring audacious flame.

.......Or else, take a page out of Jessica’s book, shout affirmations at yourself in the mirror each morning, and notice how your spirits lift.

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A little humor.... (I was skeptical too, just watch it)

Swedish director Johannes Nyholm made this hilarious short film, starring his baby, about a middle-aged woman on vacation trashing a bar.

You are who you are! But who are you?

If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.
-Lao Tzu

Take a moment today and think about the person you are choosing to be. Do your words, thoughts, and actions reflect this person? Are they leading you to a place you'd like to end up?

With each new moment we have the ability to choose who we want to be. So choose to be radiant. Choose to be brilliant. Choose to be loving. Choose to be courageous.

 

Shine bright so that all of those around you may bask in the glow and feel inspired. Let them be uplifted by your very presence. Today, serve the world by choosing to be your most radiant, most powerful self.

And be blown away by just how magnificent you are.

EnJOY yourself!

The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to make others so.
Robert Green Ingersoll

Greetings from the KIPP Joy committee!

As we begin 2013 and enter into our second semester, let's remember to do so with abundant joy! Because let's face it, life is more fun that way.
Remember that taking care of yourself, not only benefits you individually, but is a gift to all those around you. Share yourself joyously with your students, your co-teachers, and all of us here at KACD. Take time to nourish yourself this week in whatever capacity you choose. Excercise, sleep, meditate on good thoughts, read, write, sing, play, laugh, or ......Dance!

 

Welcome Back!

 

(Please post comments and feel free to email members of the KIPP Joy committee with fun tid-bits you'd like to share!)