At my previous school I was charged to deliver an invocation at one of our faculty meetings. My words never left that room…until now. And whether you are a teacher, student, adult, or teen, I hope these words and my challenge will speak to you in the same way it did my colleagues three years… Continue reading Kermit Says: Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone
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Kermit Says: Step Out of the Darkness *Trigger Warning*
When I was in high school, I used to cut myself. Sad. Angry. Bored. Blasting Brand New, The Used, My Chemical Romance, or another popular screamo band, I’d take the blade I kept hidden in a little tin box and press it firmly against my right wrist or thigh until streams of blood appeared. This… Continue reading Kermit Says: Step Out of the Darkness *Trigger Warning*
Kermit Says: Lean In
From race and sexuality to class and religion and everything in between, it can be really challenging to push yourself to have these difficult, mature, respectful conversations. For many, these topics are heavy, emotionally charged, and deeply personal. Of course it makes sense to steer clear of such conversations, and quite frankly, it’s the easy… Continue reading Kermit Says: Lean In
Kermit Says: Give Peace, Love, and Joy
Unless you've been living under a rock, I'm sure you've stumbled upon radio stations playing 24-hours of Christmas tunes (NSYNCs Christmas album, anyone?), seen a myriad of commercials informing your Christmas wish lists (gotta love those Apple and Coca-Cola commercials), and wasted countless hours watching Christmas-themed films (It's a Wonderful Life and Elf are among my favorites)! It's so easy to get brain… Continue reading Kermit Says: Give Peace, Love, and Joy
Kermit Says: I’m Here For You
I love the holiday season! It's a time when folks can go home, reconnect with family and friends, and reflect on both the challenges and blessings of the season. But with so much happening in the world, it's also pretty easy to see how and why the holidays can be a time filled with great sadness… Continue reading Kermit Says: I’m Here For You
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