A Note to Our Community On George Floyd
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by Jaclyn Swords
1y ago
Youth Frontiers is deeply saddened by the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police Officers. We send our deepest sympathies to the Floyd family. Youth Frontiers joins with our nation in grieving his death. We stand with everyone around the nation in denouncing the ongoing killings of Black Americans whose lives have been unjustly taken. Because, we believe that Black lives matter.  For too long our society has not focused enough on the violence and oppression against people of color. We must do something to end this injustice. For over 30 years, Youth Frontiers has ..read more
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A note to our community
Youth Frontiers Blog - Building Positive School Communities
by Jaclyn Swords
4y ago
We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police Officers. We send our deepest sympathies to the Floyd family and join with our nation in grieving his death. Youth Frontiers stands with individuals, organizations and communities around the nation in denouncing the ongoing killings of Black Americans whose lives have been unjustly taken. We believe that Black lives matter.  For too long our society has not focused enough on the violence and oppression against people of color. We must do something to end this injustice. For over 30 years, Youth F ..read more
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What the Dalai Lama can teach us about character.
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by Sarah Gavigan
4y ago
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” – The Dalai Lama I was recently speaking to a friend who was sharing with me in a moment of vulnerability that he just can’t do it all. He feels he is “failing at everything right now” — being a dad, husband, employee, etc. He is not doing anything well — or at least at the level he expects of himself. An educational leader was sharing with me that the teachers she leads are not able to keep up. The challenges of fulfilling their personal and professional responsibilities at the same time and in the sam ..read more
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What Steven Covey can teach us about character.
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by Sarah Gavigan
4y ago
“Begin with the end in mind.”– Steven Covey My 19-year old niece, Victoria, adopted from Russia at age 7, loves to watch the show CSI. She wants to work in criminal justice someday. She is currently in the law enforcement track at Normandale College and hopes that one day she will wear the uniform of a law enforcement agent. Steven Covey, author of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, describes people like Victoria who set a goal and do the necessary things to get there. His Habit Two – begin with the end in mind – describes the ability to envision in your mind what you cannot at present s ..read more
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What Bob Marley can teach us about character.
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by Sarah Gavigan
4y ago
“Don’t worry about a thing … cause every little thing is gonna be alright.” — Bob Marley I remember the day, nine years ago, we took my father, who had struggled for three years with Alzheimers, for a short-term stay at the hospital. His care had grown beyond the scope of my 78-year-old mother. This change put my family in high-stress mode and there was much to worry about. During admittance, the nurse asked my father the standard question, “Is there anything dangerous in your house?” Without missing a beat, my father answered, “Yes. My wife’s cooking.” My dad, sensing the gravity of the situa ..read more
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What Pablo Picasso can teach us about character.
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by Sarah Gavigan
4y ago
“When I don’t have red, I use blue.” — Pablo Picasso Pablo Picasso was a painter, sculptor, designer and the founder of Cubism. His lasting influence on modern art is indisputable. His famous Blue Period lasted from 1901-1904 and is characterized by a monochromatic color scheme saturated with blue tones. Here is his most famous work during his Blue Period: The Old Guitarist. At first, these somber, depressing paintings of cabaret performers, beggars, and frail, old people were not well-received by critics or the public. But Picasso didn’t give up. He had the last laugh. The Old Guitarist is no ..read more
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What Margaret Wheatley can teach us about character.
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by Sarah Gavigan
4y ago
“We need a worldview to navigate this chaotic time. We cannot hope to make sense using our old maps.” — Margaret Wheatley, American writer Hanging in my living room is a beautiful tapestry of a medieval world map. I like its muted colors, Latin script, and fine details, but its depiction of world geography is all wrong. Some continents are the wrong shape and some oceans are too small. If we used this map today to circumnavigate the world, we’d shipwreck many times over and never get to where we need to go. Margaret Wheatley, author of Who Do We Choose To Be?: Facing Reality, Claiming Leadersh ..read more
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What Viktor Frankl can teach us about character.
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by Sarah Gavigan
4y ago
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor Frankl Youth Frontiers’ mission around character and community is as important as ever. Maybe even more so … As our typical daily life is being upended, and our way of being in community is changed, we have the opportunity — and the moral obligation — to show young people the importance of rising up to embrace character. We must show our children what is noble, what is good, what living with character looks like in times of difficulty and suffering. This is not only good for our larger community ..read more
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What Mr. Rogers can teach us about character.
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by Sarah Gavigan
4y ago
“There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” — Fred Rogers In this time of social distancing, it can be tempting to forget about the concerns of others and focus instead on self-preservation. Many of us are trying to regain our sense of security by shoring up all of our resources — money, food, supplies, attention … even as our patience for loved ones in close quarters may be running out. This is an understandable response, yet it is a poor way to live. If left unchecked, we’re in danger of becoming a mean a ..read more
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What Charles Dickens Can Teach us About Character
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by Sarah Gavigan
4y ago
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was the age of wisdom. It was the age of foolishness … It was the spring of hope. It was the winter of despair.” Charles Dickens understood the complexities of life and the character that surfaces during times of adversity as described in his classic, “A Tale of Two Cities.” Great stress reveals the best and the worst of our humanity; it exposes our innate fears and challenges the resilience of our hope. The virus is bringing out the worst in us. Our most vulnerable populations are suddenly facing increased scamming attempts. Necessary ..read more
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