I have loved quotes for as long as I can remember. Years ago Liv had a notebook she covered in quotes she loved and I've always wanted to do that. I keep them everywhere. I love quotes.
My most favorite quote is: People will not remember what you said. People will not remember what you did. People will remember how you made them feel.
Those are words I live by. In my work. In my family. In my life. I think it is powerful. I think if you take those words to heart, they can be life changing. I think of that just about every day of my life. I believe the deep connections I make with my students and their families are because of the way I make them feel. Whether the student did something wrong or something to celebrate, whether I'm delivering not so good or great news, I think about how this person is going to feel.
Those words were said/written by Maya Angelou. She is known for some amazing quotes. I know of her because she was often on Oprah. I know of her because she said some profound things in her life.
Today she passed away. But her words will live on in my heart and many others.
Loving every minute of being a mommy of three, a teacher of 24, and a wife of one.
Very nice, I think I still have that notebook somewhere!
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