Mary's Minute
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no
one ever come to you without leaving happier.”
~
Mother Teresa
Life has a way of shaping our beliefs, and I am intrigued
that instead of life feeling more complex, it actually seems very simple. Ultimately, what matters most in life is how
we treat people. Mother Teresa sums it
up nicely. Everything boils down to how
we treat people. My brother recently
said, “I used to say we should be working to make the world a better place, but
over the years I have boiled it down a little more. That means we wake up every day working to
make the world a better place by being nice to (loving) every single person we
come into contact with every day, no exceptions, no passes.” Perry Central is a place that puts people
first, understanding that relationships are at the core of all we do. The school year started with a powerful
message from George Cuorus, who shared with our staff the power of technology
and innovation, but most importantly the power of relationships.
Unfortunately, I missed the opening day, but I feel
connected and proud of that association.
On a personal level, I feel blessed in so many ways. This week my daughter, Zoe, has been so sick,
but while she lay in the hospital bed she smiled and thanked every caregiver
her entered her room. Life is complex;
we have so much to accomplish, but in the end what really matters is how we
treat each other.
I appreciate the wonderful role models in my life, knowing
I have so far to go to live the “simple” life to which I aspire. Just last week my son, Bill, commented as I
hung up with a customer service person, “Mom, why did you get so aggressive so
quickly?” I am not proud of that moment –
I didn’t need to get aggressive at all, especially as Bill pointed out, “so
quickly.” Maybe on the backdrop of Zoe’s
illness and the opening of this special school year, I am empowered to listen
more intently and strive harder to follow Mother Teresa’s lead.
Relationships matter.
People matter. It is going to be
a great school year!
Welcome
Back!
Mary
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