The Enduring Olive Tree: Wisdom for Seasons of Hardship
Rachel Hyland Rachel Hyland

The Enduring Olive Tree: Wisdom for Seasons of Hardship

There is something deeply comforting about the resilience of olive trees. They are a quiet reminder that survival is not about avoiding hardship, but about finding ways to grow in the midst of it. Their beauty is not in perfection, but in the way their scars tell the story of endurance.

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Back to School Stress for the Anxious Educator
Rachel Hyland Rachel Hyland

Back to School Stress for the Anxious Educator

Back to school! Those three words can evoke a number of big emotions depending on who you talk to. It’s a time of transition, bidding farewell to the slow, unstructured rhythm of summer and entering into a stringent, daily routine with early bedtimes and even earlier mornings. The end of summer can feel chaotic, exciting, and even melancholy for both students and parents…

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