Mindful Monday
- Catherine Addor
- May 26
- 1 min read
Memorial Day Reflection
Today, we pause.
We pause not for a break, but for remembrance. Not to celebrate summer, but to honor sacrifice. Not just to enjoy the day, but to reflect on its meaning.
Memorial Day invites us to slow down and consider those who gave their lives in service to something greater than themselves. Their courage and commitment remind us that freedom is not free, it’s paid for with love, loyalty, and loss.
As educators, leaders, parents, and citizens, may we model the values of gratitude, service, and mindfulness. Let us teach our children not just to enjoy the long weekend, but to understand why it exists. Let us build communities rooted in respect and empathy.
Take a quiet moment today and be still. Reflect on the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the responsibility we share to honor their legacy through how we live, lead, and learn.
Gratitude is a form of mindfulness. Let it ground you today.
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