There is no creature on earth more adverse to vulnerability than a teenager. Teenagers become very adept at hiding their true feelings for fear of judgement, humiliation and rejection. In order to keep themselves safe, they wear masks, pretending to be or feel what they think others would want them to. They use the ...
Truth, Beauty, and Freedom
Summer is here, and with it comes a different pace of life for a few months, some rest- for students anyway, camps, vacations and the like, and with these wonderful summer activities comes a greater sense of freedom. I’ve been thinking a lot about freedom over the past year. Perhaps it’s because my ...
Your Art Matters
The older I get, as I look back on my life and the experiences of my generation fade into oblivion, I sometimes wonder- does anyone care about the things I care about anymore? Am I the only one who is passionate about the things I’m passionate about? And, as I look back on the things ...
“Beauty without virtue is like a rose without scent”
I have just completed my 18th year of teaching and in those 18 years, I have learned the value of reflection. As the school year draws to a close, most of us are looking forward- to the last day of school, graduation, summer vacation time, mission trips and for some, starting college. The future is ...