Why take the time to pause and introduce mindfulness as a practice that enriches the lives of our students, parents, and program staff? How might mindfulness also benefit us as educators?

There will be a need for deep listening and increased sensitivity to how individuals are doing, along with a boost of vitality, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of purpose as reassuring adults and positive role models.

It is when hope seems to be gone, and youth feel as if they are alone in a world of confusion and separateness, that the most powerful tools, those of loving and forgiveness, are most needed. 

Most people are familiar with the idea of a MINDSET — a frame of mind that has a significant correlation to one’s motivation, effort, and approach to life’s challenges.

HEARTSET is a frame of heart.

Teachers, please acknowledge yourselves for who you are and all you do.