As I wander through life, I realize it is always a process of self discovery and accepting imperfection that is perfect in itself. It is all there and is real. It is not about finding something that is ideal,but accepting that which is. That makes life worth whiling over.
Discover self–
Imperfect, unrefined;
Genuine, real–
Not hidden;
Unvarnished, vulnerable.
Happiness appears;
Refuge
Falsehoods recede–
Ever so slowly,
Spirit wakens–
Revitalized and awake.
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About ivonprefontaine
In keeping with bell hooks and Noam Chomsky, I consider myself a public and dissident intellectual. Part of my work is to move beyond (transcend) institutional dogmas that bind me to defend freedom, raising my voice to be heard on behalf of those who seek equity and justice in all their forms.
I completed my PhD in Philosophy of Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA. My dissertation and research was how teachers experience becoming teachers and their role as leaders.
I focus on leading, communicating, and innovating in organizations. This includes mindfuful servant-leadership, World Cafe events, Appreciative Inquiry, and expressing one's self through creativity. I offer retreats, workshops, and presentations that can be tailored to your organzations specific needs.
I published peer reviewed articles about schools as learning organizations, currere as an ethical pursuit, and hope as an essential element of adult eductaion. I published three poems and am currently preparing my poetry to publish as an anthology of poetry.
I present on mindful leadership, servant leadership, schools as learning organizations, how teachers experience becoming teachers, assessement, and critical thinking. I facilitate mindfulness, hospitality retreats. and World Cafe Events using Appreciative Inquiry.
I am writing and researching about various forms of leadership, how teachers inform and form their identity as a particular teacher, schools as learning organizations, hope and its anticipatory relationship with the future, and hope as an essential element in learning.
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Just beautiful example of “Self-Awareness” and reflection. You actually summed up *Recovery* too! NICE…..Hugs & Blessings! Catherine 🙂 🙂
Thank you on many levels Catherine.
*Very Welcome*! Happy Holiday Season 🙂 XO *Cat*
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Wonderful post. Thanks!
Thank you Ann.
You are so right. It’s about accepting what’s ther, and sometimes it’s hard. Because you want it to be different. Great post!
It can be hard, but I find it is ultimately rewarding. Thank you.
So true!
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There is always the constant daily blossoming of accepting new wisdoms in life…your words are evidence of that. Wise and exquisite gems my friend… you poem is awesome! God bless!
Thank you on many levels Wendell.
It is impossible to be true to yourself unless you ‘know’ yourself. Thank you for this reminder.
You are welcome.