New Beginnings

Another school year has begun. A time to start fresh with a clean slate (no pun intended). My students don't know me and I don't know them. We may each have heard some rumblings about the other but for the most part we come in as strangers. We learn each other's strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes. We learn to tolerate each other's quirks and work to build a community in the classroom.
Wouldn't it be amazing if every nine months we could start over with a clean slate! All of our friends and loved ones (and those that don't love us) would give us another chance. We'd start over discovering what our strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes are. We'd learn to tolerate each other's quirks. What if it worked that way with nations too? We could all learn alot from children and their teachers on how to run the world.
Ardath Rodale in Prevention magazine (www.Prevention.com) writes "Reach out and touch and make a difference...We are like fingers stretching out with our messages of living a special, whole life. Look at each person as a treasured light to illuminate the world. Be thankful for your gift to reach out to make a difference."
Here at Gathered From The Garden we like to think that we can help make a difference too.
We are hoping that you look at yourself as a treasure. Use our products to pamper yourself--indulge in some wonderful fragrances, soften your skin or renew your spirit.

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