# 2 Being Vulnerable – Using Shortcomings As Life Lessons My father always told his children about his childhood days and how mischievous he was. He was a ‘thorn in the flesh’ to his parents and was almost placed in a correctional facility because of his defiance and hostility toward…
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Guest writer, Sharon, is a teacher with over 30 years of experience who loves teaching adventurous children. She believes that's where she shines brightest (no pun intended) as her skills are tested (again, no pun intended). Of course, that was until she met little Johnny the other day.
Failure Is Not Final – Try Again
By: Sharon Branch – Contributor If you have ever failed at anything, then you know that awful, embarrassing feeling, which follows. Who likes to fail, right? Then, there are those overwhelming thoughts of having lost your integrity, self-worth, respect and the rest. But do you know that failure is a part of…
Continue ReadingThe Negative Effects of Criticism on the Human Psyche
Negative words are like fangs which can pierce deep into the core of our being. They can cripple, hinder and add unnecessary burden to lives. Unless words of hope and forgiveness are used to counteract what was said, victims become traumatized and immobile, much like that prey in the spider’s web.
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