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Devotion: What Calls to Me so Strongly that I cannot Resist?

2/29/2016

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By Nicole Graham-Slaughter
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The above stated question comes straight from The Virtues Project™ deck of cards, and it references the Virtue of Devotion. Lately, I’ve been inspired by many different forms of devotion I’ve been blessed to witness, and I’d like to take a look at a few examples.
 
A beautiful woman that I know and respect has an incredible voice—the kind that arouses a deep misty-eyed emotional response. For a long time, though she knew singing was her calling, she faltered because of self-doubt. Her devotion to her craft wavered. 

​But in the past year, her growth has been immeasurable. She let go of that which held her back and renewed her devotion to her incredible talent. She walked through fear and pursued her passion. Her calling—singing—called within her in a way that she could not resist. Now, her career is flourishing. She’s been blessed time and again with another venue to share her gift, and I can attest to the fact that the world is a better place because of her gift. 


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Educating the Whole Child

2/13/2016

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By Linda Kavelin-Popov. Reposted with permission from ​http://gracefulendings.net/blog/
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Here in the Cook Islands, the new school year has just begun and this is what I wrote to teachers as a spiritual kick start to the new year for a joyful and meaningful school year.  Do you remember your favorite teacher? I certainly do. Mine was a short Italian lady who wore long dresses, thick-soled shoes and had a little moustache. And I adored her. At that point, I was a discouraged, probably depressed child who didn't do well in school, believing the shaming names I was called, like "dummy" and "stupid". So I day-dreamed a lot and didn't bother in school, which my poor grades reflected. Mrs. Palmisano looked into my eyes one day early in 8th grade, and said, "I expect excellence from you in my class, Linda. I see how intelligent you are." I was shocked, but a little flame of hope lit within me. Her faith in me literally woke me up to a world of learning. I began paying attention, and it paid off in excellent grades and new confidence, which continued through university and graduate school.  The influence of a caring, challenging, enthusiastic teacher is a priceless gift. That's why I deeply admire teachers, especially those who see their work not only as a job, but a calling.


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