In Search of Nests
I love finding bird nests in the springtime. It makes walking every day that much more fun. While I don’t think it’s a good idea to disturb a nest or bother the mother bird, if I come upon a nest that’s easy to view (and if there’s no bird in sight), I can snap a […]
Something Simple: Pour Out Your Heart
This morning I read this in Psalm 62:8: Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. I think of the simplicity of trusting in God at all times, of telling Him everything, and of taking refuge in Him—at all times. All times! I […]
Walking Tip: Look in the Pines
If you’re out walking, always look up into the pine trees. Mourning doves nest in pine.
Full Bloom
Remember Hydration
A nurse tells me today how hydration makes all the difference when you receive a vaccine. We talk about electrolytes. We talk about drinking more than you think you need. Just keep drinking water and electrolyte replacement beverages. You’ll feel so much better. I find it fascinating how we have to remind ourselves to drink […]
The Cherry Blossoms in the Neighborhood
Pause and Listen
I’m learning to talk less. Surprise! If you remember this gem of an essay (http://heatherholleman.com/2014/06/if-you-have-a-child-who-talks-too-much/) about my excessive talking, you’ll know that learning to listen more stands as perhaps one my greatest challenges. If you’re also struggling in this area, here’s a simple skill to try: We can wait 3 seconds before we jump in […]
What You Remember From Yesterday
I’m learning to ask students what they remember from the last lesson as a way to enhance their learning. As I read the research about memory and helping people retrieve knowledge, I think about applying this to my own life. Do I remember what I learned yesterday? What did I think about? What mattered? What […]
Your Promise to Take Care of Yourself
This coming Wednesday, Penn State scheduled another “Wellness Day.” Students might use the day any way they wish as they take a break from classes. My Name Game today involved the promise they would make to the class about how they intended to take care of themselves on Wednesday. I know that stating our intentions […]
Just as He Said
Happy Easter! This morning, I read the words of Matthew 28: The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Just as He said! I wonder if that’s the phrase we’ll say […]