That is STUNNING! Nature at its finest.

What could the United States do? Probably the easiest and fastest solution would be to fund public libraries sufficiently so they can educate the communities they serve.

Reading is the fastest way to illuminate your own ignorance.

If you’re a parent, educator, or mentor who’s questioning the system—

—follow me.
—Download the guide.
—And let’s change the conversation.

The world needs more young people who remain true to themselves.

These are not generic questions.

They’re the kind that shift dinner conversations.
That spark honesty.
That remind your child they are not their résumé.

If that matters to you, this guide will help. ❤️

That’s why I created this:

12 Questions to Ask Before College Admissions Extinguishes Your Child’s Inner Flame

It’s a free reflection guide for parents who want to reconnect with their values—and protect their child’s spirit in the process.

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And here’s the thing: Most parents I’ve worked with don’t want this for their children

They’re just afraid their kids will be left behind.

Or they’ve been told that this is the only path to a secure future.

(It’s not.)

This college admissions system doesn’t just demand performance.

It trains your child to doubt who they are if their résumé doesn’t shine.

It rewards conformity, not curiosity. Compliance, not courage.

I spent 35 years teaching in both public and elite private schools.

I’ve seen what happens in the trenches.

The anxiety. The sleep loss. The kids who once laughed, drew, and asked questions are now obsessed with GPAs, APs, and college prestige. They are afraid.

Their parents are also

Let’s raise kids who:

– Ask real questions, following authentic curiosity
– Dare to fail or make a mistake
– Don’t trade their soul for a resume

Your child's resilience isn’t about pushing through and "sucking it up."
It’s about listening, adapting, recovering, and reconnecting to what matters.

Curiosity is part of that. So is rest.