Brilliant!

Sometimes I read something that makes me stop in my tracks, takes my breath away:

I believe we are simple creatures with a complex makeup. That may not make sense but think about it in its simplest form:  we are alive but within each of us is a spark that enhances. It enhances not just us and those around us but the world itself. We may not believe that our spark could have any lasting effect but think of the people who read our words, hear of our journey or see our artwork and are then inspired to go out and do something creative. Or just to be kind, to connect with another human being. Once again it is the domino effect. We are not just living; we are thriving but only with each other.

Thank you, Pam at quiallButterfly Sand

Jennie

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About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over forty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about. I was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
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39 Responses to Brilliant!

  1. Darlene's avatar Darlene says:

    Pam writes the most meaningful things on her blog. I love her daily quips too. Thanks for sharing this, Jennie.

  2. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:

    You found a small wonder, Jennie. Something for us all to live by.

    Best wishes, Pete.

  3. What a sad world it would be without such people.

  4. beth's avatar beth says:

    yes, pam is wonderful and speaks the truth. we need each other.

  5. That’s so well expressed.

  6. petespringer's avatar petespringer says:

    Brilliant is an apt description. Simple and complex—humans are a mysterious dichotomy.

  7. Hi, Jennie. Breathtaking indeed. How splendidly said. Thank you for sharing and thank you, Pam for these words. Hugs to you both.

  8. Victoria's avatar Victoria says:

    Words to live by! 💝

  9. Ally Bean's avatar Ally Bean says:

    thriving but only with each other

    So true. Wish more people understood that.

  10. I love this, “thriving but, only with each other”. Words to live by!!

  11. Such a great reminder, which I really needed today. Thank you, Jennie!

  12. Thanks a lot for your insights Jennie 🙏🙏

  13. Jim Borden's avatar Jim Borden says:

    such wonderful insight. reminds me of the Katy Perry song, “Firework”

  14. Prior...'s avatar Prior... says:

    great post and a huge reminder about how we are better together

  15. This is lovely. Thanks for sharing, Jennie

  16. I’ve always believed that we each have a spark of the Divine in us to use well or not. Most of us choose to be the light in other’s lives, some choose to put out the light. I loved reading this Jennie. I’ve popped over to check out Pam’s blog. Thanks for sharing this.

  17. These are wonderful lines about a very important topic. Together forever! 😉 Best wishes, Michael

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