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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2010
Week 3 Comments
Irene Clark says in her second paragraph,
Chapter eight delves into giving way to passion. The authors suggest that you must notice where you are holding back and then fully and wholly participate. Almost everything is easier said than done. Without a doubt, this practice would take enormous practice. This may mean overcoming physical disorders as well as behavior modification.
Terrance says,
I agree with you that is why I love the gift of a brand new day to explore my passions and to experience others. The collaborative efforts of sharing your passions like art. Teaching a child that it is in the experience of letting go that their fear of making a mark on the white paper before them will subside in the process of doing. The gift of "look what I've done! and how proud they are of the embracing their passion the art of expression
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elfig said...
I loved how simply and elegantly you explain the gift of a "brand new day".
We take many things for granted. The fact that we awake to a new day of possibilities, a new day of discovery is awesome. The "gift" that has bestowed upon us to say or show our accomplishments should be a consistent driving force in our lives. As teachers, we have that incredible responsibility of shaping, molding and helping a child discover the "art of expression". You stated it very elegantly and true!
October 17, 2010 4:10 PM
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Williams_Laura_MACWeek3_Comment#2
Williams_Laura_MACWeek3_Comment#2
Comment to Froilan’s Reading Blog Post for Week 3:“Chapter 8
I really like the story of BTFI (Beyond the F---It). It’s going beyond where before you might have stopped. That’s why my favorite quote from D. Crowe resonates with me, see the quotes below:
There is no limit
to the goals you can attain,
the success you can achieve—
your possibilities are as endless
as your dreams.
-D.Crowe”
Froilan,
I appreciate your succinct highlights of the chapters we read this week. I've read Steven Covey as well (not all as you have), but also work by many other authors -- Dr. Wayne Dyer is one of my favorites! As you mentioned, they also relate the same concepts but in different ways.
This week my mantra is going to be BTFI! I desperately need to get BTFI! Maybe I will go back and read that chapter again! :-]
P.S. I did take the photo and I'm glad you liked it. It was taken last October and is a picture of the upper Greenbrier River (very below normal water level) in West Virginia. My husband and I were biking the Greenbrier River Trail -- one of the most scenic in the state. It was a WONDERFUL trip.
Williams_Laura_MACWeek3_Comment#2
Sunday, October 17, 2010
1 Comment
Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 06:58 PM
elfig3986
Loved your comments. I too enjoyed reading BTFI. We at times, many to be precise are our own worst enemies. We stop ourselves from doing or achieving. That is my greatest Achille's heel. The BTFI story sums up our own attitude and ethos about working with people and clearly demonstrates how much more can be achieved when we begin to let go of some of our self imposed constraints. If we only let go and do, boy would we accomplish much more in our lives!
Comment to Froilan’s Reading Blog Post for Week 3:“Chapter 8
I really like the story of BTFI (Beyond the F---It). It’s going beyond where before you might have stopped. That’s why my favorite quote from D. Crowe resonates with me, see the quotes below:
There is no limit
to the goals you can attain,
the success you can achieve—
your possibilities are as endless
as your dreams.
-D.Crowe”
Froilan,
I appreciate your succinct highlights of the chapters we read this week. I've read Steven Covey as well (not all as you have), but also work by many other authors -- Dr. Wayne Dyer is one of my favorites! As you mentioned, they also relate the same concepts but in different ways.
This week my mantra is going to be BTFI! I desperately need to get BTFI! Maybe I will go back and read that chapter again! :-]
P.S. I did take the photo and I'm glad you liked it. It was taken last October and is a picture of the upper Greenbrier River (very below normal water level) in West Virginia. My husband and I were biking the Greenbrier River Trail -- one of the most scenic in the state. It was a WONDERFUL trip.
Williams_Laura_MACWeek3_Comment#2
Sunday, October 17, 2010
1 Comment
Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 06:58 PM
elfig3986
Loved your comments. I too enjoyed reading BTFI. We at times, many to be precise are our own worst enemies. We stop ourselves from doing or achieving. That is my greatest Achille's heel. The BTFI story sums up our own attitude and ethos about working with people and clearly demonstrates how much more can be achieved when we begin to let go of some of our self imposed constraints. If we only let go and do, boy would we accomplish much more in our lives!
Critique on Chapters 7-9 "The Art of Possibility"
Chapter 7
The way things are. This practice is to attend to the way things are, including our feelings about how things are. This practice can help clarify the next steps that will lead us in the direction we want to go. It states that we have to be there for the way things are however, not the same as accepting things as they are. We need to work on having the ability to participate in anything that happens without the resistance that this things might creates. The practical possibility to be the way things are encouraging us to distinguish between our assumptions, feelings and facts - of what happened, or what happens.
Chapter 8--Giving way to passion.
There are two steps involved here.
he first step is to see where you hold and let go. Release those barriers of self that keep you separate and control, and the vital energy of passion surge through you putting you at one with all beyond.
The second step is to be part of everything, do this completely!. Be daring, let go and participate.
Chapter 9--Lighting a Spark
This practice is in the record that is the art and practice of generating a spark of possibility for others to share. You are given the opportunity to others and be prepared, in turn, to use their spark. They are playing together as partners in a field of light. The steps are:
1. Imagine that people are an invitation to register.
2. Get ready to participate.
3. Offers what excites you.
4. Doubt that others are willing to take the spark. You can hear the word "no" an invitation to enroll. The force of life for humanity is perhaps no less passionate energy to communicate, to express and communicate. Registration is the life force at work, lighting sparks from person to person, light scattering in all directions.
Wow- wish I could follow this!
The way things are. This practice is to attend to the way things are, including our feelings about how things are. This practice can help clarify the next steps that will lead us in the direction we want to go. It states that we have to be there for the way things are however, not the same as accepting things as they are. We need to work on having the ability to participate in anything that happens without the resistance that this things might creates. The practical possibility to be the way things are encouraging us to distinguish between our assumptions, feelings and facts - of what happened, or what happens.
Chapter 8--Giving way to passion.
There are two steps involved here.
he first step is to see where you hold and let go. Release those barriers of self that keep you separate and control, and the vital energy of passion surge through you putting you at one with all beyond.
The second step is to be part of everything, do this completely!. Be daring, let go and participate.
Chapter 9--Lighting a Spark
This practice is in the record that is the art and practice of generating a spark of possibility for others to share. You are given the opportunity to others and be prepared, in turn, to use their spark. They are playing together as partners in a field of light. The steps are:
1. Imagine that people are an invitation to register.
2. Get ready to participate.
3. Offers what excites you.
4. Doubt that others are willing to take the spark. You can hear the word "no" an invitation to enroll. The force of life for humanity is perhaps no less passionate energy to communicate, to express and communicate. Registration is the life force at work, lighting sparks from person to person, light scattering in all directions.
Wow- wish I could follow this!
Our Educational System: Is it failing us!?
What is going on? Well during this free choice blog I will write about education. The movie "Waiting for Superman" has created quite a stir in the education community. Many educators are taking offense to it, many parents applaud it, myself- I haven't seen it yet but have heard quite a bit about it.
Interesting enough many are criticizing the United States public educational systems. They state that our standardized tests scores are lousy, very low compared to those of other countries. Many politicians are constantly using public education as their platform promising to fix the "system". Well, my take on it, is that despite the complaints, this country houses the best university of the world. Looking at the top 20 you can see that we are still a country to reckon with "educationally". Top 20 Universities/colleges of the world.
Despite our great accomplishments here, there is constant bickering and complaining on how our children are failing- and guess what - the teachers are labeled as the ones responsible for this. In the advertisement of the movie it states: "Waiting for "Superman" is an inspiring call for reform and includes special chapters that provide resources, ideas, and hands-on suggestions for improving the schools in your own community as well as throughout the nation." Check out the trailer:" Check out the trailer:
Waiting for Superman -- Trailer - Watch:
Waiting for Superman -- Trailer - Watch more Movie Trailers
The movie portrays teachers' union as one of the mayor culprits behind the "failing" public educational system. In a letter to the press, Randi Weingarten, the American Teacher's Union president, wrote the film portrays "teachers and teachers unions as the villains, and charter schools as heroes ready to save the day. The problem is that these caricatures are more fictional than factual"(click here to read article).
It seems that everyone is blaming everyone for everything. No one wants to assume responsibility for anything. Our world is becoming a chaotic place to live in. Financially, socially, educationally and environmentally we are out of control. The problem I see, is that everyone points to the problems but they do not offer a solution!
Interesting enough many are criticizing the United States public educational systems. They state that our standardized tests scores are lousy, very low compared to those of other countries. Many politicians are constantly using public education as their platform promising to fix the "system". Well, my take on it, is that despite the complaints, this country houses the best university of the world. Looking at the top 20 you can see that we are still a country to reckon with "educationally". Top 20 Universities/colleges of the world.
Despite our great accomplishments here, there is constant bickering and complaining on how our children are failing- and guess what - the teachers are labeled as the ones responsible for this. In the advertisement of the movie it states: "Waiting for "Superman" is an inspiring call for reform and includes special chapters that provide resources, ideas, and hands-on suggestions for improving the schools in your own community as well as throughout the nation." Check out the trailer:" Check out the trailer:
Waiting for Superman -- Trailer - Watch:
Waiting for Superman -- Trailer - Watch more Movie Trailers
The movie portrays teachers' union as one of the mayor culprits behind the "failing" public educational system. In a letter to the press, Randi Weingarten, the American Teacher's Union president, wrote the film portrays "teachers and teachers unions as the villains, and charter schools as heroes ready to save the day. The problem is that these caricatures are more fictional than factual"(click here to read article).
It seems that everyone is blaming everyone for everything. No one wants to assume responsibility for anything. Our world is becoming a chaotic place to live in. Financially, socially, educationally and environmentally we are out of control. The problem I see, is that everyone points to the problems but they do not offer a solution!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Comment:-Robyn Rhyne
“The Art of Possibilities”- Ch. 4-6:
Another connection came to mind while continuing our reading assignment of chapters 4-6 in “The Art of Possibilities”. The message that I took from the readings reminded me of the message from the book “Have You Filled a Bucket Today” by Carol McLeod which encourages us all to “fill someone’s bucket” (an imaginary bucket that we all carry around inside of us/our heart that hopefully remains full and makes us feel good, special, valued, happy) by our own positive actions. In turn, when we fill someone else’s bucket we are too filling our own. When we change our point of view of life from assuming the worst to relishing in the uncommon possibilities that await us daily, we begin to live life to the fullest. This movement causes the ripple effect.
We should value ourselves and the potential in others and what we all have to offer any situation in a positive manner. By doing so, we transform ourselves into being “contributors” in own realities rather than bystanders weighted down under misguided assumptions. Conflicts become rewarding experiences when we begin to take advantage of the limitless possibilities that surround any situation. Search for opportunities to reward not only your talents but others as well. See the potential leadership in everyone as you begin to recognize it in yourself. And in it all, remember to find every opportunity to laugh, to lighten up, to live life to it’s fullest.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
2 Comments
Eric Hanson
Great connection Kelly!
It seems the solutions to our perceived problems in life is to change our perspective of the situation. I will look into the bucket fillers for life page. These are certainly lessons we can all apply to our lives.
Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 03:19 PM
srfig
Excellent comment. It is a shame that something so logical, so good is so hard for people to do. Look at the positive of everything- yet we don't- we focus on the "not's" then the "do's". I like the title "bucket fillers". Humanity usually when it comes to trials they take out all the positive of situations rather than concentrating on the negative. You hit on the nail when you mentioned to "focus" on the positive. Good job- wish we could all apply this to our lives!
Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 05:29 PM
Another connection came to mind while continuing our reading assignment of chapters 4-6 in “The Art of Possibilities”. The message that I took from the readings reminded me of the message from the book “Have You Filled a Bucket Today” by Carol McLeod which encourages us all to “fill someone’s bucket” (an imaginary bucket that we all carry around inside of us/our heart that hopefully remains full and makes us feel good, special, valued, happy) by our own positive actions. In turn, when we fill someone else’s bucket we are too filling our own. When we change our point of view of life from assuming the worst to relishing in the uncommon possibilities that await us daily, we begin to live life to the fullest. This movement causes the ripple effect.
We should value ourselves and the potential in others and what we all have to offer any situation in a positive manner. By doing so, we transform ourselves into being “contributors” in own realities rather than bystanders weighted down under misguided assumptions. Conflicts become rewarding experiences when we begin to take advantage of the limitless possibilities that surround any situation. Search for opportunities to reward not only your talents but others as well. See the potential leadership in everyone as you begin to recognize it in yourself. And in it all, remember to find every opportunity to laugh, to lighten up, to live life to it’s fullest.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
2 Comments
Eric Hanson
Great connection Kelly!
It seems the solutions to our perceived problems in life is to change our perspective of the situation. I will look into the bucket fillers for life page. These are certainly lessons we can all apply to our lives.
Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 03:19 PM
srfig
Excellent comment. It is a shame that something so logical, so good is so hard for people to do. Look at the positive of everything- yet we don't- we focus on the "not's" then the "do's". I like the title "bucket fillers". Humanity usually when it comes to trials they take out all the positive of situations rather than concentrating on the negative. You hit on the nail when you mentioned to "focus" on the positive. Good job- wish we could all apply this to our lives!
Sunday, October 10, 2010 - 05:29 PM
Friday, October 8, 2010
Comment: Monika Land
When speaking about being a contributor the author is very rightfully pointing the perspective from self to another person. I believe that teamwork works under similar circumstances but the perspective of contribution makes the teamwork definition to be clearer. At my work we are all responsible for delivering pages from the assigned query. However, when we have the book shipping, all should exercise the contribution. It is not important how far behind the individuals fall on their own assemblies, it is important that we collect all the pages and deliver the whole catalog the printer on time to avoid late fees for the company. Contribution is therefore very important no matter what job you hold. And I mean, not only a professional job, but also a private one. I think the relationships flourish if the contributions exist from both sides, and the kids are well behaved when they grow up around contribution.
The author very rightfully brings in the subject of calculating self and central self. Both are needed for our existence. I think both come from the desire to be unique yet belong. We have our own needs and want to be different but we would confirm to many thing only to be accepted. I think it is pure self-calculations of what really matters to us, as individuals, that will determine the answer author’s questions: “What would need to change for me to be completely fulfilled?”
The author also touches on the subject of experiencing different perspective. I remember in my high school our math teacher had a raffle to win his seat. We all thought it was the greatest thing ever. However, winning the seat meant more than just giving everyone free pass that day. Those who won (including myself) said: never again. It was then, when seating for 45 min. math period we discovered that our best friend didn’t do the homework or our favorite schoolmate couldn’t get it and we were running out of time to fulfill our contract . We discovered that there is much more to being the teacher than unfair grading. We started to respect every teacher in a different way that it was ever possible before. This simple exercise stayed in my memory. Even today, I always try to see the other side and try to understand people’s decisions or behavior before jumping to conclusions. I think it is very important to get into the “other side’s shoes” at least once to fully appreciate a relationship, a commitment or even a simple conversation.
WEEK 2 READING: THE ART OF POSSIBILITY
10/8/10
“The drive to be successful and the fear of failure are like the head and tail of a coin, inseparably linked”
Ben Zander
1 COMMENT 
Reading your posting it reminds me of what I had posted earlier today. The grass seems more green on the other side. It is only when we go there that we discover that we had erred! The problem with humanity is that we are never satisfied and Ben Zander makes a great point that in failure and success are part of the same coin- we as people are constantly flipping it-hoping we get the right side of it!
Week 2 (second) Comment
Week 2 - 2nd comment for: FFroilan Natividad 
Yesterday, I attended a 2010 US Class Chess Championship at the Hilton here in Houston, TX, not to play in the tournament but to discuss something with the coordinator of T.H. Rogers’s Chess Club. It is one of the best chess club in Houston Independent School District (HISD). I was assigned by my principal to set up a chess club in the after school program and I decided to do some benchmarking with T.H. Roger’s Chess Club.
As I was talking to their coordinator, which is a parent volunteer, and not even an employee of HISD, their program is not for free but for a fee. The students are paying just to be in the program and they can afford to hire experts and masters to teach their students. The coaches get paid $100 for a 45-minute chess lesson. Their main sources of income are summer chess camps and donations from corporations.
I was lucky to be able to beat one of their coaches, Life Master Larry Englebretson USCF Rated 2204, in one of the tournament here in Houston. See the related link:
http://web.me.com/fnatividad/Site/Blog/Entries/2010/1/17_MY_FIRST_US_CHESS_TOURNAMENT.html
I was wondering how could I make it a success in our school where most of the parents belong to the low-income group and parent involvement is not that active.
Reading the book, The Art of Possibility by B. Zander & R.S. Zander, makes me think of the questions:
What assumption am I making?
That I’m not aware I’m making,
That gives me what I see?
What might I now invent,
That I haven’t yet invented,
That would give me other choices?
These questions have been going on in my mind about the challenges I am facing now. The only problem I have are getting the resources mostly money to buy chess equipments, Scholastic membership fee to US Chess federation for my students and miscellaneous expenses in joining the tournaments. My first plan is to ask and make letters to different local companies or shops like Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Shell and others to ask for donations. I do not have experience writing grants but this is a good opportunity to practice writing those letters.
I believe the possibilities are endless. I have no problem teaching the kids the chess skills that they need since I have all the books, chess software’s, and some connections to local clubs and most of all the passion and love of the game. I am just worried about the funding. If the funding is not an issue then I can do my job without any hesitations or apprehension.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
1 Comment 
Enjoyed your questions based on the book. You might be surprised at the parents involvement. I too, work at a school where most students do come from low income. Their involvement is most times due to the fact that they feel they do not need to be involved in school activities because the school is the expert. Try having the activity followed with some "munchies" and appetizers (nothing extreme) I believe they will come. If there is something to munch- they will come. I would :) I wish you luck, I do believe you will do okay. Remember- Leading and serving go hand in hand!
Friday, October 8, 2010 - 09:12 PM
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