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Comment on Beyond Success to Significance by Trinidad Hunt

Trinidad Hunt — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:50:02 +0000

Gene,
Please forgive the late reply!!! For some reason I was on the road and missed your comment. I’m so sorry about that because when I did read it just 2 days ago, I was inspired, uplifted and deeply moved.
Those who achieve this state of peace and gratitude in giving are blessed indeed. I too am ever thankful for the opportunity to serve. And as you say in such fine words… “Give, and don’t worry about getting. You will. It’s not about what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived.”

Comment on Bullying on the Campus by Trinidad Hunt

Trinidad Hunt — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:42:23 +0000

Wendy,
Thanks for taking the time to comment! You’re so right about the masters course – it would be a terrific area of study!
95% of all issues that I see in organizations and schools are people and communication issues. Clear these up, establish a culture of caring, and we begin to create enough space for the flow state to occur. Positive changes can then be initiated for the good of the entire organization or school community.

Comment on Bullying on the Campus by Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:42:09 +0000

I would love to do this masters course!
SQ and EQ are sooo important we need to strengthen these skills and give them more time in the curriculum!
Keep up the great work – it is fantastic!
cheers Wendy

Comment on IQ, EQ, SQ: What is it? by Trinidad Hunt

Trinidad Hunt — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:50:54 +0000

Ashley, Thank you for your timely note. Sorry about my untimely answer… In the coming weeks I hope to answer some of your thoughts and questions around the subject of ‘HOW’.
Did you see the Grid activity? Even though it is only a content piece, it is powerful in terms of results. Context AND content is key here.
More to come!
Trin

Comment on Beyond Success to Significance by Gene Crawford

Gene Crawford — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:05:16 +0000

I love this article and agree with the contents 100 percent. I made a decision [years ago] to live a meaningful life, even if that meant giving away time, and material things in order to be helpful to others. I chose education as my professional vehicle to pursue this career goal because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of others and I especially liked working with children. I am happier as a result of this decision because I have seen the fruit of my labor – I have many former students that are doing some pretty amazing things out in the world and I am extremely proud of them; I hope I am not too egotistical for hoping I had a small part in the success and significance these former students are enjoying.

Additionally, my cup runs over with joy and pride as I look at my son and my daughter [who are outstanding citizens] and my grandchildren, whom I have been blessed to care for and influence. My house is good enough; it’s in the best community in the best country in the best nation in the world. Every day I reach out to others [usually in small ways now days], and offer a comforting hand, a kind word or a helpful deed. What a responsibility and opportunity! What a joy! What a gift to everyone involved. Give, and don’t worry about getting. You will. It’s not about what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived.

Comment on IQ, EQ, SQ: What is it? by Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:45:09 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for your recent posts on IQ, EQ and SQ. As the chair of my school’s character education committee, I am working to implement an SEL program tailored to my school’s specific wants and needs. Because most of the faculty members are unfamiliar with SEL and what it entails, I have been looking for resources that simply and effectively communicate the foundation of IQ, EQ, and SQ. I have been following your posts daily and they could not have been better timed given that I’m trying to introduce my school community to SEL.

In reading your recent blog posts, I find that I’m in agreement with most of the statements you’ve made. However, the lingering question is “How???” I’m unsatisfied when I hear the response that we, as faculty, are simply supposed to model this behavior. I’m not sure we necessarily know what it is we are supposed to be modeling for our students when it comes to EQ and SQ. That’s not to say that I do not believe we are not aiding our students in their EQ and SQ development; rather, I am doubtful that we’re aware of exactly the impact that we are making on our students in this regard.

Another wall that I’m trying to climb in order to implement an SEL program at my school has to deal with the face value that colleges place on an SQ and EQ. The school, at which I teach, is an independent, college-prep, day school. Because there is no slot for an EQ or SQ score on a college application, I find it difficult to draw faculty buy-in to the importance of an SEL program.

I am hopeful that some of your future posts will address these issues. Either way, I look forward to seeing what is coming down the pipeline in the near future on this topic!

Comment on New Pathways – 2010 by Trinidad Hunt

Trinidad Hunt — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:43:05 +0000

Dearest Laura,
Happy New Year to you, dear friend!! I can’t believe you found me… But of course you would! I think of you often and always send blessings and love your way.
The transition IS exciting and is moving in the direction of impacting the educational realm through a balance in all areas – intellectual, emotional and social literacy.
I look forward to seeing you some day in our future!
Aloha to John and yourself! Trin

Comment on New Pathways – 2010 by laura yardley

laura yardley — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:47:43 +0000

Happy New Year!! What exciting things you are doing.
We are still on Kauai.
With much love, Laura

Comment on Self-Reflection for the Week by Trinidad

Trinidad — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:06:39 +0000

Marni,
Thank you for the thought provoking response. I was inspired by your depth and heart, especially to the idea that “your true path may not be what you imagined – remain open to the gifts and opportunities that present themselves.”
This idea that we should all remain open to what shows up in life is something that has been a guiding light in my life.

Thank you for who you are… Trin

Comment on Self-Reflection for the Week by Marni

Marni — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:45:58 +0000

My sharing of life wisdom lessons would be as follows:

1. Your true path may not be what you imagined – remain open to the gifts and opportunities that present themselves. The further or more that you resist your true path, the more difficult life becomes. Embrace change and trust your inner voice.
2. Do not give energy to things or situations that you cannot change. Acknowledge it, embrace it, look for the gift or lesson, sit in the middle of it to try and determine what it means for you in a bigger picture way, then express your gratitude for it and let it go.
3. Always, always look for the gifts and life lessons in every situation, relationship or event, whether it is something wonderful and fun or extremely difficult and sad.

Thank you Trin – this exercise took me to a place of immense gratitude and brought me smiles.

Love and hugs,
Marni