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The following definition of “Inspired Teaching” describes both the attributes of inspired teachers and things one must do to achieve inspired environments. It was developed three years ago by a group of public school teachers and administrators (Valerie Benton, Suzanne Loring, Helen Buzzell, Diane Wyder, Priscilla Conner, Delana Yeaton, Chris Wyder, Fatma Perry, Lisl Fuson and Laura Ouellette) in Maine School Administrative District #9, Farmington, Maine in cooperation with The Boothby Institute. It is not intended that this or any definition be agreed with or considered “the” definition of inspired teaching. Continue Reading →
In a serious and somber setting, I listened to a monk talk about the importance and sanctity of all creatures.
I wonder why the dead bugs on the windshield of the car he was transported in are still clearer than the message?
Today is Father’s Day and it makes me aware of other days like Mother’s Day that celebrate some of the most important ways of being in the world. It also reminds me of the parents who have done it all, of those who have chosen their children, of those who parent us all.
I wonder if we could come to a place where we knew that the nurturing and celebration of this loving-kindness is the most important thing in the world?
