Socratic

How deep are we forcing ourselves to dig? As I was completing some assignments for this past week, the professor had us research ways we can get our future students to think deeper about solutions and conclusions to questions. Socratic questioning. If you’re not familiar with this type of questioning, it derives from the teaching of…

Catharsis

What is it called when you finally let go of someone? The moment where it clicks that they no longer serve a purpose in your life. The moment where the constant thought or wondering of what’s going to happen next doesn’t flood your mind on a consistent basis. The moment where your grudge no longer…

Expecto Patronum!!!

I had a moment the other day. One of those moments where I’m saying to myself, how am I going to do this? I was going to do what I usually and keep my frustrations, concerns and irritation to myself and just “figure it out,” but I something in my spirit told me: go talk to…

Letter to Myself

Dear 8 year old Tai, You might be wondering why your future self is contacting you. So don’t freak out! We’re good. But I do want to give you some words of encouragement. Cherish your friendships. They may not all last into your adult years but be good to the people that have your back…

Discipline

For the past week and a half I’ve been participating in a healthier, better eating challenge with two of my really good friends. Now mind you, I love food and I love consuming it. I love smelling it, I love cooking it and I love looking at it. I. just. love. it. So I bet…

Flag on the Play

Disclaimer: this is a parenting, venting but intended with love post Reader discretion is advised So lately, it’s felt like I’ve been a referee in a cage match. My son vs. my oldest daughter. If you want to see an ultimate fight, come to my house anytime between Sunday and Saturday, 24/7. Violent punches and…

Depend on Self

  Sometimes you have no choice in life when it come to gaining independence. Either you purposely strive for it or it falls into your lap. Either way, you need it. Every outing I take with my children or every task I complete by myself, gives me one more ounce of independence. Independence that I…

Wonderment

After church today, a young lady and I were conversing, while the kids were in the car, blasting the A/C, waiting for me, and she asked “I don’t know how you do it” And as I formed my mouth to give an explanation…I couldn’t. I, honestly, don’t know how I do it either. Seriously. Day…