Literacy, peace, and kindness are deeply interconnected. Every book we open is a door we unlock. Literacy is more than just the ability to read; it’s the bridge to empathy. When we step into someone else’s story, we trade our assumptions for their insights, and our judgment for their perspective.

Peace is found in the presence of understanding. Understanding is the blueprint for peace. This new year, let’s not wait for the world to change; we can be the authors of change. Choose to be the bridge where there is a divide.

Reading builds empathy. Empathy builds peace. Peace builds a future. In a world full of uncertainty, let’s make kindness our common language and make this new year one of growth, understanding, and love.…
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December is a wonderful time to scatter a little extra kindness and joy. It’s often the small,  unexpected moments that stay with us. During this season, keep an eye out for those simple experiences that may become your never-to-be-forgotten memories.

Leave spoonfuls of joy wherever you can. Give a candy cane to a stranger and offer a cheerful “Merry Christmas!”  And remember that gifts aren’t always things. Say a quiet prayer for the homeless person on the corner. The moments we hold closest are the ones wrapped with love.

Scatter some joy today!

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You Make A Difference in the world, You Make A Difference with your smile and your loving heart. You Make A Difference with your words and actions.

Choose to  Make A Difference on Saturday, October 25, a national day of service dedicated to volunteering and community service. You will have a positive impact through a simple act of kindness or service.

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Twenty-four tiny faces stared at me on their first day of Kindergarten.  I wasn’t their teacher – just someone volunteering who hoped to bring positive thoughts to little minds.  In spotting tears streaming down a small boy’s cheeks, I faced my first challenge.  How thankful I was that a drink of water cured what was on his mind – “My Mom is missing me” he said.

Spending only one morning each week in the classroom makes it difficult to immediately form meaningful connections. I knew from previous years that it was often the last weeks of class when that happened.  However, after just three weeks, as I passed by the kids enjoying their recess, I recognized a girl with big red bows yelling from her swing — “I’ll miss you.”  A memorable moment.…
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The poem titled “Sharing” or “As On Our Way We Go” by Georgy explores the simple act of companionship and support, suggesting that even when one cannot fix a situation, they can offer their presence and share in someone’s experience.

Sharing

There isn’t much that I can do, but I can share my bread with you, and sometimes share a sorrow , too – as on our way we go.

There isn’t much that I can do, but I can share my flowers with you, and I can share my books with you and sometimes share your burdens, too – as on our way we go.

There isn’t much that I can do, but I can share my songs with you, and I can share my mirth with you, and sometimes come and laugh with you – as on our way we go.

There isn’t much that I can do, …
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