While I agree heartily with the principal behind these programs, the fact remains that If the schools were teaching something with which I *didn't* agree politically or morally, I'd be up in arms. Why then is it okay for them to teach my children political lessons with which I agree? You can teach the basic ideas of stewardship and respect for nature without making it political. The political part is the parents' responsibility. I don't want the government indoctrinating my children into *any* sociopolitical system.

Wow, that's beautiful, Julianne -- thank you for sharing!

Thank you for sharing this - & keep going : you are doing well . A day at a time , and then hour by hour.

I love how your mother phrases it regarding reflecting the light that shines in the world. Gratitude has helped me to cope with the loss of both my parents and the
healing power of gratitude is the topic of my latest blog: http://www.huffingtonpost.c... - what's more, coupled with walking, gratitude has an incredibly empowering effect: http://www.huffingtonpost.c... (I also talk about this in my book, The Flourish Handbook - http://www.FlourishHandbook... ...Gratitude is a great resilience and well-being booster, especially during tough times. I'm happy that you, like me, are finding expressing gratitude helpful xxx