Sitting here in peacefulness of the early morning and pondering an inspiring message I received from a former student yesterday. 

Life is much too short to associate with people who bring you down in any way. I think one of the hardest things to do in life is to burn a bridge you thought you'd be walking across forever; a bridge to a person or group of people you thought you knew. 

Love yourself enough to refuse to be taken for granted. Do what is best for you, and give only of yourself to those who are grateful.

Still learning from these amazing kids after all these years.