 By: Martha Snider
Where do you find joy? Where do you find your inner peace? For me my joy and inner peace is like a telling a good news story; it answers who, what, when, where, and why? The who is family. The what is doing what I want where I want for as long as I want. The when is whenever; planned or unplanned. Where, for me, is a myriad of places; even a place that has snow might make the cut with the right who, yet a beach, especially a Hawaii beach never gets old. Last, but far from least, why; what in it all brings the joy and inner peace must be answered, a conclusion to the day, month, year, and life well lived. Many thanks to Dean Shareski for teaching me years ago about choosing joy and sharing that concept with others. In 2022, I am renewing my commitment to making the joy choice and helping others find their inner peace.
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 By: Martha Snider How are you spending the International Day of Happiness? Here at Snider Home Base, we are celebrating another day of rain. While there are certain parts of the the United States and the World who may be cursing the abundance of precipation and the forms it takes on this day, let us remember the days, months, and years of drought. As the saying goes: "Let's rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24. Why not? Join the party #InternationalDayOfHappiness Did you know that there are ten steps to Global Happiness? If not, there are. Yet, where does happiness start? It starts at home, with you, the person in your seat, wearning your name tag. If you look at the International Day of Happiness website, you will see that you are being asked to join a movement. Step 1: Tell Everyone. Tell them what? Are you happy? I think I am happy. Yet, by definition, am I happy? By Merriam-Webster, I believe I fit the definition. synonynms: fortuitous, fortunate, heaven-sent, lucky, providential. Dictionary.com has a slightly different list of definitions and words, including JOY. While I agree that JOY is a choice, I'm not so sure it is the same choice as being happy. I think I argree with Psychologies, JOY is internal while happiness is external. "Joy and happiness are wonderful feelings to experience, but are very different. Joy is more consistent and is cultivated internally. It comes when you make peace with who you are, why you are and how you are, whereas happiness tends to be externally triggered and is based on other people, things, places, thoughts and events. Lifestyle mentor Rachel Fearnley shows you how to finally find joy." To me, JOY is a long slow burn of a fire well laid whereas happiness is a beginning blaze that requires constant attention and refueling. Therefore, do not stop with one day of happiness. Otherwise, you shall fall prey to cursing the weather time and again for your next fix of happiness.
  By: Martha Snider
In Palm Springs California, there is sand. Nearby there are mineral pools. Yet, for thousands of educators, the Spring Break serenity comes from the annual Spring CUE Conference. Not only are there three days of fabulous sessions, there are many informal learning events as well. For me, it's a sojourn. It's a time to recharge my teacher batteries. It's a time to reconnect with colleagues and friends I may not otherwise see this year. In 25 years, CUE, Inc. has always delivered a quality event.
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