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My husband and my adult son took me on a date last night to see the movie Wonka. I walked out of the movie with all the feels, smiling wide, and holding the arm of two of the men who mean the most to me in the world. My cup runneth over. Thank-you 2023 for the ups, the downs, and the in betweens. All of it! The optimism even in tough times, the dreaming big while working hard, and most of all - the power of connection, teamwork, trust, and faith was a great reminder in this movie of who I am, what I want, and my why I am here. Happy New Year! Cheers to being fueled by and grateful for the part of the glass that is already full, the courage and strength to reach for a dream even when it feels way out of reach, and the immense power of connection, teamwork, and faith to lift us towards what we truly seek. Longbow exists to correlate and enrich insights from existing security tools and teams so that the abundance of data becomes actionable knowledge, unlocks visibility in the white space between tools and teams, and unites organizations in the mission to align risk and create increased resiliency. When we are connected and all moving together, we are much greater than the sum of the parts. That is why we are here. It is similar to how Willy Wonka in the movie combines magical ingredients he curates from around the globe to make the best chocolate and bring joy to those that experience it. Although not as tasty as chocolate, Longbow combines cross-tool insights enhanced with key context to prescribe remediation actions prioritized from code through production applications. The prescriptions are highly actionable with only two clicks to Jira. Reach out to see a demo and hear how fast you can see the value with your existing tools and teams.

🌟 Reflecting on 2023: The Power of Belonging 🌟 2023 has been a year of challenges for so many. I am personally grateful for a bit of extra time spent over the past two weeks with family and the opportunity to reflect on our paths forward. Inspired by my #PennCLO classmate, Dr. Beth Kaplan, Ed.D., who writes about the importance of belonging in the workplace, I've been thinking about how this concept is crucial not just at work, but also in our families, among friends, and especially in schools. As educators, fostering a sense of belonging in our students is vital. But how do we achieve this within our school systems, buildings, and classrooms? Here are five research-based ideas: 📚 Inclusive Curriculum: Studies show that a curriculum that reflects diverse cultures and perspectives increases student engagement and fosters a sense of belonging (Smith & Floden, 2021). Lately, I have been experimenting with AI tools to recreate content to align better to students' interests and environments. 🤝 Positive Teacher-Student Relationships: Would you believe that schools with self-reported higher expectations outperformed those without on PISA 2022. Research by García-Moya et al. (2019) highlights the importance of supportive teacher-student relationships in enhancing students' feeling of connectedness to the school. 👥 Peer Collaboration: Encouraging collaborative work helps students feel more connected to their peers, promoting a sense of community, as suggested by Johnson & Johnson (2018). ✨ School-Wide Positive Behavior Programs: Implementing these programs can create a positive school climate and enhance students' sense of belonging (Bradshaw, 2020). 🧘 Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning: Integrating mindfulness and SEL into the curriculum has been found to improve students' self-esteem and sense of belonging (Jennings & Greenberg, 2019). These ideas are just the starting point. What would you add to this list? Let's share our thoughts and experiences to make our educational spaces more inclusive and welcoming for every student. Asha Alexander Laurence Myers Toni Ting Francia Marco Charina Concepcion Abdelfatah Ghozlan Lena B. Hunzullah Khaliqnoor Joy Buckner Helen Loxston-Baker Anthony Loxston-Baker Catherine O'Farrell Asha Sanjay #Education #Belonging #Inclusivity #SchoolCulture #ReflectingOn2023

Image from https://lnkd.in/gscF3T3B To live a meaningful life is to live a Purpose-driven, Faith-based Self-transcending Life of Peace within, with all and with God.

The power of affirmation and manifestation is the belief that positive thoughts and words can attract positive experiences into our lives. Affirmations are positive statements that we repeat to ourselves in order to reinforce our beliefs and intentions. They can be used to manifest anything from wealth and success to love and happiness. There is no scientific evidence to support the claims of the Law of Attraction or the power of affirmation. However, many people believe that these practices have helped them to achieve their goals in life.

Let's remember that every action we take towards sustainability, no matter how small, contributes to a brighter future for ourselves and the generations to come. 🌍 Whether it's reducing waste, conserving energy, or supporting eco-friendly initiatives, each step matters. 🌱 Let's work together to nurture our planet and create a more sustainable world for all. #Sustainability #EarthDay2024

Success and promotion come from God, regardless of who you are. 💯 Whether we're scaling mountains or navigating valleys, trust that God will lift us to the top or guide us there. Keep faith and stay strong in His plan for your life 🙏 💻Watch the full sermon here: https://lnkd.in/eFGbcbbh

Teach this *triple truth* to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity. On *Buddha Purnima*, here's wishing you peace, happiness, good health and prosperity

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Check out my latest blog at https://lnkd.in/gc-4JNp2 In a world consumed by chaos and constant worries, finding peace can seem like an elusive quest. Yet, deep within each of us lies the innate ability to restore our faith and embrace serenity through surrender.