We started sharing Wisdom Writers Diaries yesterday. We’ve worked on them the majority of the semester, so I was eager for my kids to finally share their wise words. In addition to sharing their stories, we have published a diary in each of my classes, which I will proudly share with my future classes as we make this an annual event. I could not be more proud of my distinguished storytellers in our inaugural year.

Below are some of the “lasting lines” kids selected from their own stories as “teaser lines.” Such a wide range of topics, such a deep understanding of the human experience.

To honor our writers, the audience wrote comment cards and delivered them afterwards. It was gratifying to see the writers’ responses to the kind words of their peers. It was a proud day for me, one of many to come. So honored to be a part of their experiences.

Some people take time for granted, like it’s always going to be there.

“Laughing is all I can do when I think about the pain of the past.”

“Those are just words now.”

“ All it took was for one person, like me, to stand up for what I thought was right.” 

“We really don’t realize how much a friend is worth until they’re gone.” 

 “There was light again. The darkness ended. I was out of a place that only brought bad experiences.”

“Oh no, it’s stuck.”

“If they had just told us… none of this would have happened in the first place.”

“They didn’t help at all. I don’t know what I’m going to do for the next two weeks. I just want to go home.”

“When someone we love dies, we have to move on. If not for us, for them.”

“And you know? It doesn’t feel very good to be cut off by the people you care about for something that you can’t help.”

“It’s bad enough that I lied, but I don’t even know why, and that’s even worse, by far.”

“Only when we understand death can we understand life.”

Today’s Trail

Along today’s trail we will experience…

…connecting through Smiles and Frowns.

…cultivating community with Kindness Cards.

…sharing our stories.

…reflecting in our Journey Journals.

…hearing a Sappy Sy Rhyme.

Happy Wednesday, all.

Do. Reflect. Do Better.