18Sep
By: Martine Alonso Marquis On: September 18, 2015 In: Change, Emotions Comments: 0

I am full of flaws, just like you. Every day I undertake efforts to be a better person, a better friend, a better lover, a better colleague or a better family member. Sometimes I succeed. Sometimes I don’t. When I don’t succeed, I tend to beat myself up. You...

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02Aug
By: Martine Alonso Marquis On: August 02, 2014 In: Challenge, Learning Comments: 0

In my last post we discussed how reading and writing are highly intuitive and creative activities, and why they are essential skills for us in the modern world. How has your reading been going on? Did you enjoy this new activity? Did you encounter any challenges? For me, the biggest...

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14Jul
By: Martine Alonso Marquis On: July 14, 2014 In: Challenge, Learning Comments: 10

“What kind of question is that!?” might you say. “Of course I know how to read and write!” But are you sure? I bet you have often heard older people and experienced teachers say things like “today’s kids can’t spell anymore”, “they’re only interested in mobile phones”, or even...

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