Resilience #FridayPhilosophy “The human capacity for burden is like bamboo—far more flexible than you'd ever believe at first glance.” - Jodi Picoult “As much as talent counts, effort counts twice.” - Angela Duckworth “A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a person perfected without trials.” - Chinese Proverb “Resilience is very different than being … Continue reading Resilience #FridayPhilosophy
Julie Andrews
Friday Philosophy ~ Tenacity
Even though the family shield says "unalterable" I think they may have made a mistake. The word they should have put there is "tenacious." Stubbornness and the refusal to quit are traits heading down from both sides, so I figured I would focus on those for this week's Philosophy. "Never confuse a single defeat with … Continue reading Friday Philosophy ~ Tenacity
Julie Andrews…Working Out
For those of you who watched the Oscars, how about Lady Gaga and her medley from the Sound of Music?! We are pretty huge fans of Julie Andrews around here. When Maddie and Moses were very small, I introduced them to The Sound of Music, and Mary Poppins, and The Princess Diaries. Julie Andrews as … Continue reading Julie Andrews…Working Out