It’s not a goal, it’s a wish list. I love setting goals. It’s one of my favorite and most productive habits. However, because of my love for goal setting, I have never been enticed by the New Year’s resolutions culture. Out of the 45% of Americans who make a resolution, only 8% achieve their goal. I…
Author: Elizabeth Beeli
we are not common
In a country as diverse as America, it seems strange that our education system is so rigid. In fact, this lack of specialization hurts students on all sides of the spectrum. The slow students that don’t meet the deadlines at a quick enough pace lose confidence in their abilities. And the gifted students, confined to…
The huge disadvantage you were taught in school
America’s current public education system teaches kids to obey. Of course, learning to take instruction has its place. Wisdom comes through the instruction given by your parents. Safety comes through compliance to municipal codes which are instruments of peace and order. Both are important, but because innovation is so highly esteemed this teaching of mindless compliance is…
Don’t ask me what I got for Christmas
This is a preference. But I wouldn’t mind if society took it as a rule. I don’t consider myself an etiquette snob but this time of year a particular phrase rubs me the wrong way. Here is a summary of why I hate when people ask me what I got for Christmas: Lack of connection….
For Whom The Bell Tolls
I like the idea of unity. Looking out for the little guy. Being good for the sake of good. Today I read the prose Devotions upon Emergent Occasions, by John Donne, and found it fascinating the way he describes the entire human race as one entity, responsible for each other. I feel like being united is a skill,…
