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Being Bold
May 8, 2020
It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.
-Eleanor Roosevelt

“Being bold, pulling back your shoulders, stepping out of safe predictability and speaking up for what matters. Does this describe you or how you yearn to be? Each time we choose BOLDness, being Brave Original Loving Direct, scary as those times can be, magic happens.”

So begins an article by Holly Elissa Bruno, Ruth Ann Ball, Alicia D. Smith, and Beverly Cain, called “BOLDness Be My Friend.” The article provides the foundation for a new Exchange Reflections resource. The authors include many ideas to provoke thoughtful discussion and heartfelt action. They write this about the risks, and ultimately the joys, of being true to ourselves and letting our authentic voices be heard:

“Because we speak for those without voices, our BOLDness can make a world of difference to babies, children, underrepresented folk, underappreciated educators, the power of play, the wisdom in kindness and to every soul who suffers because she experiences our world differently than the majority. When were you last BOLD, standing up for what you believe in? What difference did your courage make? How did you brave your way through the claws of resistance? In this moment if you listen closely, does your true self call you like a hound of heaven to step up again? What is that difference you know in your heart you can make regardless of resistance from within and without?”





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SABAH HOOSEIN · May 10, 2020
CCLC
Milton, Ontario, Canada


This video is inspiring and insightful. In nature, resilience and adaptability are key traits for survival, I totally agree that resilience is a broad concept, centered on the ability not only to resist and recover from adverse shocks, but also to “bounce back” stronger than before and to learn from the experiences. In a resilient society, individuals should be empowered to cope with change and participate fully in the economy.

SABAH HOOSEIN · May 10, 2020
CCLC
Milton, Ontario, Canada


An inspiring, and insightful video that motivates us to look beyond and above our current status. Changing our mind set how to still effectively and positively connecting with our children using technology, Resiliency is creative thinking, flexibility, adaptability and motivation to do the best for oneself and others.

Rabbia Annief · May 09, 2020
the Village Children
Markham, ON, Canada


very relevant to the pandemic situation

Rabbia Annief · May 09, 2020
the Village Children"s Program
Markham, ON, Canada


very informative and relevant to the pandemic we are experiencing now.

Claudia Bowen · May 09, 2020
Community Montessori School
Oak Park, IL, United States


A well done video with helpful ideas for when we go back to work with children. Thank you.



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