Awake
Many of us go about our day-to-day routines with senses dulled to what is really happening around us. It is time to reawaken your ability to more fully sense what is happening in the here and now. In a room full of children and demands, too often our attention is lured away by the many distractions. If you want to be happier in your work and to feel fulfilled, you must consciously choose mindfulness. Becoming conscious of your senses means slowing down and realizing that every moment offers itself in its own way—the question is how to respond. Awaken to the liquid brown eyes of a child, the smell of baby shampoo, the softness of blankies, the belly laugh of a toddler, the “but why” of a preschooler, the spring daffodils, the crunchy fall leaves, and the patterns of frost on windowpanes.
In loving memory of Gryphon House author Leanne Grace, MEd, we are sharing pieces of her inspirational writing every Wednesday.
Leanne was the director of professional development at Hildebrandt Learning Centers and a lifelong advocate for early childhood education. She inspired the early childhood community to prepare children as lifelong learners with her ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. One person can make a difference, and Leanne did just that. She will be sorely missed.
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