The Power Of Thoughts & Words

Happy birthday, MLK; today we celebrate the life and legacy

of a civil-rights activist, a strong orator, a passionate leader, a hero.

In his honor and memory, this book that spoke to my heart

on our date at Barnes & Noble last night.

Like Kate Jane Neal, the newbie author of this heartfelt powerhouse, Martin Luther King, Jr., had a dream, 

that we would use our words and actions 

to lift each other up, not tear one another down, 

to heal rather than to hurt,

to inspire and not to injure.

What they both know is that the choice is ours.

We have the power to choose the words we use.

Every. Day.

All day long.

And though this gem is geared toward children ages 2-6,

its message really applies to young and old alike.

I've chosen to read it to a class of fourth graders tomorrow

whose words haven't been very kind lately

and have, in fact, been used to hurt each other.

At ten years old, these superheroes are still young

and trying to figure out how to get their needs met.

They're learning that they can get attention

in positive ways as well as in negative ways,

so I plan to use this treasure as a tool to help them

rethink what they're doing to one another's hearts.

I can't wait.

Check out this book; it'll make your heart happy!

Couple it with this Heart Of Gold PSA from Girl Scout Troop 7611.

Know what else makes my heart happy?

Teaming up with my friend, author Maria Dismondy, and thirty other 

passionate edu-heroes to Empower, Ignite & Soar.

Here's the stellar line-up for Monday, January 22.

During my interview next Monday, we'll be talking about examining the mindset that precedes our thoughts, words and behaviors.

Mindset Matters; it's one of my favorite topics!

Don't miss out on these free, twenty-minute interviews by parenting experts that you can watch from the comfort of your own couch. This online Character Summit will send your parenting, educating and caregiving soaring to new heights. 

Sign up {here}; we'll use the hashtag #EISCS18 for this exciting event.

Here's to empowering with kindness and love wherever you go;

 it's the most important heart work you'll be blessed to do.