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Working in Quaker education in a community dedicated to the next generation, willing to do the hard work, and supporting each other brings me joy.

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family and dear friends. a good book on an empty beach.

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My family and friends and being in person for school.

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a variety of music;  painting pictures with a strong light source makes me really aware of where light comes from both in scenes and in life...
Lynn Oberfield

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Past and current memories of being with those who support and challenge me.

Jennifer Shropshire

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Our garden which accidentally produced more than 70 pounds of tomatoes

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Our garden which accidentally produced more than 70 pounds of tomatoes

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watching birds, watching grandkids, watching Friends School of Atlanta blossom and grow

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What brings me joy is being around youthful hearts and minds. - Randy Granger

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What brings me joy is being around youthful hearts and minds. - Randy Granger

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What brings me joy is being with my family. - Irene McHenry

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I take joy in the talent of teachers who make knowledge accessible for students every day.

I take joy in people who care for others.

There is delight in seeing what people dream up that is new, inventive, or helpful.

I take joy in hearing people share their burdens, because that is how we connect as humans.

I take joy in Darryl Ford, Lee Payton, Antonio Williams, Beth Glascott and so many at Penn Charter who build a place of learning that changes lives.

I take joy in people sharing their truths, even if it is painful, and especially when it's unexpected

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Keep the daily journey in perspective knowing that a path is being paved for the next generation.

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Here is my nephew, Jeremiah, being awesome.

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Listening to music, Allison Russell currently, visiting children on the playground, talking to my kids on the phone, riding my bicycle, taking walks with my wife, connecting with friends.

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Watching my children launch into their new adventures - each in a different city - mindful that they will have moments of elation with moments of disappointment. I am comforted by their confidence, resilience, and tenacity to be agents of change.

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I love working with people who fill my bucket on a regular basis. Our theme this year is mutualism, and I sure experience that daily in my work life.

- Lauren at Carolina Friends School

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My garden brings me great satisfaction and time in nature, getting to know the bugs, the soil, the moisture level; it's a time to be attentive, to really look. And I get to cook and eat what I grow and share the produce with people I love. It is a tremendous outlet for me.

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My garden brings me great satisfaction and time in nature, getting to know the bugs, the soil, the moisture level; it's a time to be attentive, to really look. And I get to cook and eat what I grow and share the produce with people I love. It is a tremendous outlet for me.

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Judy Asselin

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My sources of Light and Joy are our children (on the personal side) and the never-ending but always refreshing experiences of collaboration with my colleagues (on the professional side) - being reminded again and again of the wisdom and creative power that comes from collective work.

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My sources of Light and Joy are our children (on the personal side) and the never-ending but always refreshing experiences of collaboration with my colleagues (on the professional side) - being reminded again and again of the wisdom and creative power that comes from collective work.

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with my mind stayed on joy! This hymn and freedom song has been a source of joy for me. The laughter of my students has been a true source of Light as we are all back together in one place. Phone calls with my family have sustained me as we continue to be separated. Climate change activism is a source of hope and bravery. Glad to be with all of you in this moment.

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Woke Up This Morning With My Mind Stayed On Freedom - Voice

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Woke Up This Morning With My Mind Stayed On Freedom - Voice

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I draw inspiration from the beauty of Lake Superior. This photo was taken on the south shore, upper peninsula, Michigan.
Dawn Einwalter
Friends School of Minnesota

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My sources of light are my family and friends and my belief that we are all part of something bigger than ourselves and that we are called upon to take care of all of our worldly siblings. - Margaret Sayers

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Small reminders from the natural world of daily miracles: a fawn on a lawn, wildflowers, light through trees, birdsong. And my grandgirl being generous with a new friend at the park, sharing her chalk and bubbles.

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Small reminders from the natural world of daily miracles: a fawn on a lawn, wildflowers, light through trees, birdsong. And my grandgirl being generous with a new friend at the park, sharing her chalk and bubbles.

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My own children and family

Teaching music in-person after a year of teaching another subject online (though there was joy there, too!)

My students and the hope that they bring for a better world. Young Social Justice Warriors!

Music

Friends/Connection

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Seeing my kids explore, discover and engage in every aspect of school.

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Take Courage My Soul (The Storm is Passing Over) [with lyrics for congregations]

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Joy is anticipating seeing my sister this week whom I haven't seen in person since December of 2019

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Joy is anticipating seeing my sister this week whom I haven't seen in person since December of 2019

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I find joy in the support of my fellow travelers  (other heads of schools, colleagues, and others) going through similar struggles.

Joe Mueller - FSMN

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Watching my daughter glow and blossom in her new Quaker School community. She has been there for only 7 days and we are thrilled. And, being nature is our key source.

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The sun on my face, the wind in my hair, a song in my heart

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joy for me is traveling, singing, being in nature, and being with family

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- Walking in nature with my camera and witnessing the beauty of a sunrise, a sunset, the trees, the water, a small leaf...
- Giving small gifts of time or caring to those in my orbit and beyond
- Connecting with individuals from backgrounds or cultures different from my own
- Young activists! I see their bravery, their courage, their passion and their commitment and I am inspired
Betsy @FCE

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My sources of light are hearing the laughter of children throughout  the school buildings, experiencing the joy of our community being back together again and cherishing the gift of beloved family and friends.

Debbie Zlotowitz
Mary McDowell Friends School

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I look to Isis and Barack to bring light to my journey. - April @ FCE

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Looking into the eyes of these beautiful creatures brings me light. I can't be sure what they are thinking but I see love with the wag of Isis's tail or nod of Barack's head. Caring for these beings brings me joy. Feeling love from them brings me light!

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I have been calendar journaling, putting quotes and memorable pictures inside my large yearly planner.  That brings me light. I also like to read or listen to inspirational words from various sources including the Daring Leadership podcast by Brene Brown, the Bible, poems & writings of Judy Brown, & a host of memes and sayings from FB or IG.  Conversations with family & friends are also very enlightening.

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I have been calendar journaling, putting quotes and memorable pictures inside my large yearly planner.  That brings me light. I also like to read or listen to inspirational words from various sources including the Daring Leadership podcast by Brene Brown, the Bible, poems & writings of Judy Brown, & a host of memes and sayings from FB or IG.  Conversations with family & friends are also very enlightening.

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Michelle Holland
Friends School of Baltimore

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The pandemic has made me realize the importance of my family. They have been my source of light during these challenging times. Desmond Tutu once said, " You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them."

Darrell Cotton

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my friends on the road traveling with me.

Jim Clay

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What are your sources of Light for the road you are traveling? 

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What are your sources of Light for the road you are traveling? 

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We are the ones we've been waiting for...

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We are the ones we've been waiting for...

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I've been thinking a lot about this quote during the past year+, and how we are all called to contribute to light the darkness. We each can do out part. Through it all I've found our school's Quaker values to be both grounding and guiding during these difficult and challenging times.

Guybe Slangen
San Francisco Friends School

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We want to be guiding lights. We don't want to return to an unjust "normal."

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We want to be guiding lights. We don't want to return to an unjust "normal."

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Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “There are some things within our social order to which I am proud to be maladjusted and to which I call upon you to be maladjusted.”