A Reflective Teacher

My Friends:

As a way of introducing myself to the group, I offer the following work which more of less explains my philosophy of teaching and life.

Life Is Good

Be honest with yourself,
in your thoughts,
in your deeds.
There is no grace in self-deception

Have the courage of self-reflection.
Close examination of your day,
And your behavior,
Refreshes the soul and bathes the spirit.

We have today, this minute in time.
Yesterday is gone, it is spent, let it go.
Hope is in tomorrow,
But reality is the now.

We are often held hostage by our fears.
New beginnings are delayed,
Our pain becomes acceptable.
Risk is never an option... how sad.

We must own our emotions.
They are universal.
We are not unique in our desires.
Thoughts are not deeds, know the difference.

Have the courage to love yourself.
What you don't love, change.
There are always choices.
Some are difficult but necessary.

Accept life.
At times there are no reasons.
Experience the journey.
There is so little we control.

Forgive all.
Revenge is never justified.
It is over; it is past.
We are not perfection; nor are others.

Peace of mind is ours alone.
We determine our sadness.
We determine our joy.
Others are not responsible.

There are needs we hold in common.
Choices satisfy those needs.
Our behaviors are not always wise.
There are consequences for all actions.

Life is a journey.
It is to be experienced.
It cannot be conquered, only traveled.
Plan what routes you can, but learn to follow.

Joy is a remarkable gift.
It is never a constant.
It is elusive.
Be patient with your grief.

Be fair to yourself.
Minimize your regrets.
Seek goodness in your life.
Be grateful in your prayers.

We discover ourselves through service.
Character is found by reaching.
Few riches are the results of selfness.
Our one possession is our reputation.




Lives are to be shared.
Counsel is to be given and sought.
A reflective, honest, open mentor;
Is worth all of the riches of the world.

Life is service.
Service to a Higher Power,
Service to others.
Service to self.

Life is so very good.