JumpStart Your Valentine's Week

Happy Valentines Day! 

GREAT NEWS:  My Mindfulness Mondays with ROE #40 have six new dates.  Each is worth a PD Hour and you can attend as many as fits your schedule.  Feb 7, 14, 28 and March 14, 21, 28 from 3:30 - 4:00 pm on GMeets. Registration  All are welcome, and they're free. 

IDEA 
"It's not reality that shapes us, but the lens through which your brain views the world that shapes your reality." ~inside-the-brain.com

It's not our beliefs that shape our experiences.  It's that our experiences shape our beliefs.  And the way in which we view the world.  And the way in which we treat other people.  

This week, try this:  The next time you label something, or make a judgment, 1) note that you are labeling or judging, and 2) ask the question, is that label based in reality or due (at least in part) by your past experiences?

RESOURCE:

CosmicKids.com "We make yoga and mindfulness FUN for kids!"  A lot of free videos you can use with your younger students.  The app has a 2-week trial, then it's $10/month or $65/year.  I recommend you start in the WATCH tab where you can filter for videos by length (<10 min, <15 min, or >15 minutes), energy level (calm, focused, or active), or category (stories, mindfulness, or yoga).

JOKE:

Q:  What is the name of a penguin's favorite aunt?
A:  Aunt Arctica

Have a great week!