I love quotes, I collect them and enjoy reading them at all turns. Perhaps more than anything I like breaking them down, contemplating their potential meanings and considering the context in which they were originally given.
Recently a friend and member of my PLN posted a quote on Twitter.
@posickj got me thinking about this quote and I’ve been knocking it around in my head for a while now…
I immediately thought of Growth Mindset when I read this quote. What could be a better philosophy in life than moving on from past troubles and starting anew? Of course the past is important and we can learn a lot from our experiences, but the chance to wake up each day with a fresh opportunity is certainly motivational. I could go deeper philosophically with this quote but I’m happy to focus on this marvelous message as a positive opportunity for the future. I’d like all educators to stop and think about how this quote can be applied to their lives? Was it a bad class or lesson? Was it a long and stressful week? Has the transition to a new school and city been harder than expected? In all of these situations, “anyone can start today and make a new ending.”
It’s been a long start to the year without any breaks. We’re staring down a five day weekend at the end of this month but we have to get there first. Take some time for yourself and sharpen the saw. Also, take a minute to think about where you can start working toward a new ending…
Pushing Forward 