Posts Tagged by What’s right with kids
Chloe Thomas is off to prom!
| May 17, 2012 | Posted by admin under inspiration, kids with character |
Rockville High School students Chloe Thomas and Joseph Broussard are two examples of what is right with kids today. Both, for different reasons exemplify the very best in people. Chloe is proactive, courageous, funny, open-hearted and trusting… Joseph is classy, kind, compassionate and sincere, and so many other things too.
This piece done by Laura Evans of Fox 5 News DC will warm your heart, probably make you cry some happy tears and confirm that there is a lot right with kids today!
Watch Chloe ask Joseph to the prom:
Watch Joseph’s response here:
A six year old’s vision of a special community
| January 29, 2012 | Posted by admin under be the change, compassionate kids, Rena Reese, Soul Salon International, the soul salon |
This gifted child is speaking of a community she will create when she grows up. She is a great example of why we can breathe with ease as we think about the world that today’s youth will create when they are adults. This child, speaks from the heart and so compassionately that you know she will find a way to create her vision one day. If you think her business model is elementary or flawed check out these sites that are doing exactly what she envisions.
Charles Eisenstein - http://sacred-economics.com/
Bill Kauth - http://www.sacredlifeboats.com/gift-community.html
There is so much that is right with kids today!
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Teen turns Mom’s suicide into an opportunity to help others
| November 17, 2011 | Posted by admin under be the change, kids with character, overcoming adversity, teens, whats right with kids today, WRWKT |
Most teens (and adults) prefer to process the adversity in life in private venues. The smaller things, like zits, a less than stellar report card or a fallout with a friend are often things we deal with privately or with trusted people in our inner circle.
It is this truth that makes this lovely video so powerful. It is so unexpected that this young teen, Kait, holds up a sign in this video, sharing that “On October 5th, 2011, my mum died…I found her in my woods hanging. She committed suicide”.
It is staggering to think that this young spirit, who has surely been through a heart-wrenching loss has been able to turn this profound loss into a gift to anyone suffering a similar loss–or is depressed themselves.
Such sweetness, authenticity and care comes through with Kait only holding signs before the viewer. What an exceptional human being. At the time of this writing 16 year old Kait’s video has 419,255 views. Share this beautiful message so it can get into the hands of anyone who needs a dose of Kait’s perspective.
All the best,
Rena M. Reese
Founder, Soul Salon International
Sponsor of What’s Right With Kids Today
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Rena M. Reese is the founder of Soul Salon International, an inspirational multimedia company which offers coaching, consulting, web-design, publishing support, and fundraising opportunities for individuals and groups. She is the author of several inspirational titles, a professional speaker and coach as well as the host of a weekly radio program, The Soul Salon. Her articles are syndicated in print and online Please visit www.SoulSalonInternational.com and connect with her on Twitter @TheSoulSalon and on facebook
Leah’s Hope
| August 22, 2011 | Posted by admin under compassionate kids, Rena Reese, Soul Salon International, teens, whats right with kids today, youth |
Grace’s first year of life was spent in a Chinese orphanage–but at one year old, she would find a home, a half a world away with the Gimres–and they were thrilled to add her to their family. Grace’s adoption through Journey’s of the Heart, would give her a mom, dad, brother and sister Leah–in addition to many other things that many people perhaps take for granted here in the U.S. One of these things is the opportunity to pursue an education on many levels.
Leah, Grace’s older sister pictured here, realizes how fortunate she is to have access to so many educational choices, especially now as a high school senior with an eye on her future beyond high school. As she began searching for colleges it occurred to her that if Grace had remained at her orphanage, she would not have had access to the many opportunities that Leah has–and now Grace does too.
With this idea percolating, Leah spoke with her parents to brainstorm what she could do to help teenagers living in Chinese orphanages, to go on to college. This is how Leahs-Hope.com, which is a fundraising effort that partners with Journey’s of the Heart Adoption Agency, began.
“When Leah first came to us with the idea of Leah’s Hope, to be honest, we felt overwhelmed with the whole idea. However, we didn’t want to discourage the giving attitude shining through in our daughter. We could not be prouder of Leah and the fierce pride she takes in Leah’s Hope. We are so proud that she is making a significant difference in the future of some orphaned teenagers’ lives.” –Leah’s mom, Amy Gimre
Leah’s Mission Statement from her website: The mission of Leah’s Hope is to connect teenagers, leaving their Chinese orphanage because of their age, with the educational funding necessary to become trained, self-sufficient, hopeful adults.
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Fundraising efforts have gone well and one orphan, Di, has been sent through all four year’s of college thanks to the generous donors on Leah’s site. Now, they are beginning the process of finding the next orphan to help send to college. If you are reading this and feel the pull to contribute to this beautiful endeavor, you can make a difference in the life of an orphaned teen by making a contribution to Leah’s Hope.
Leah’s Hope has a mission that is quite personal to the Gimre Family. The gift of Grace, now 10 years old, has touched them all in myriad ways. Leah explains, “There are no words to describe the joy that Grace has brought into my life. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Grace is always full of energy and the two of us always seem to be laughing and having a great time together.”
As a high school senior, this is the year of college applications for Leah. It seems her interest and focus on education seems to be converging. Not only is she applying to colleges for her while raising money for a Chinese orphan to go to college, but she is also thinking her college major will be in, you guessed it, Elementary Education.
Leah is a great example of a young woman being inspired at home to open her heart to others. Looking beyond borders to show compassion and hope–and in turn, changing the world with one simple idea put into action. Leah, you are a great example of what is RIGHT with kids today.
All the best!
Rena M. Reese
Founder, Soul Salon International
Sponsor of What’s Right With Kids Today
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Rena M. Reese is the founder of Soul Salon International, an inspirational multimedia company which offers coaching, consulting, web-design, publishing support, and fundraising opportunities for individuals and groups. She is the author of several inspirational titles, a professional speaker and coach as well as the host of a weekly radio program, The Soul Salon. Her articles are syndicated in print and online Please visit www.SoulSalonInternational.com and connect with her on Twitter @TheSoulSalon and on facebook
Evan Seigel: 10 year old HERO
| April 18, 2011 | Posted by admin under whats right with kids today, WRWKT, youth |
For elementary-aged kids, the opportunity to be a school patrol is a responsibility, a privilege–and fun too. When Evan Seigel took on his job as a patrol, he knew it was not fun-and-games and a job to be taken seriously. more
