Mindful Monday: We Made It!

This is it folks; the last week of school. 

As we finish up the craziest year of our career, please hear me when I say: 

*You are AMAZING!*

*You are ENOUGH!*

*You have ROCKED it this year!*

There have absolutely been times this year that I wasn't sure I was going to make it.  And times that I thought I had nothing left to give. There have been numerous occasions that I didn't feel up to the challenge. And I'd fancy a guess that I wasn't the only one feeling this way. 

Despite the exhaustion, the frustration and the feelings of inadequacy, we made it. Say it with me, "I. Made. It!" Now take a deep breath, and as you exhale, allow all the negative feelings from this year escape you. You don't need to continue to carry the weight of the world with you, nor the pressure nor any other negativity. It ends now. Why? Because we made it! 

Our students needed you this year. They needed to see your caring face, your understanding eyes and your reassuring presence. You were exactly what our students needed! A Teacher Like You by Barbara Dan and Frank Murphy perfectly expresses the amazingness that you encompass. Make it a point to find a copy to read this wonderful book!

Our students have seen you this year. They have seen your efforts, your dedication, your perseverance and your unconditional love. Our students THANK YOU for ALL you have done for them! 

This is the last installment of my 2020-2021 Mindful Monday weekly emails. And as always, I absolutely appreciate you allowing me into your inbox each week. It means a lot to hear how much my weekly messages mean to so many of you. It is always my goal to speak from my heart so that you know how AMAZING you really are and that you are never alone in this journey. 

This summer, more than ever, take care of you. Do what you need to recharge, rejuvenate and renew yourself. 

Until August, be safe, be kind to yourself, and be well!