“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” - William Hutchinson Murray

It’s that time again - backpacks are zipped, lunchboxes are packed, and social media is overflowing with first-day smiles. From tiny first graders in shiny sneakers, to seniors striking their “last first day” pose, to proud families waving goodbye as their kids head off to college - it’s a joyful tradition that never gets old.

At Joyful Inclusion, we believe your logo should do more than just look pretty on a sticker or sit quietly in the corner of your website. It should speak. It should whisper your values. Shout your purpose. Maybe even do a little happy dance in your inbox when someone new discovers it. Ours does just that.

Let’s talk about a classroom glow-up.

This year, co-teaching duo Brandon Marvel and Jesse Steele did something bold. They flipped the script from “teacher in charge” to “students, take the wheel!” And the results? Off the charts.

Have you ever had an experience you can point to and say, “That changed me”?

Chances are, it wasn’t during an all-inclusive vacation. For most of us, the experiences that shape us are the tough ones; those seasons filled with strong feelings, uncertainty, and the temptation to throw up our hands and say, “Why bother?”

I cringe every time I see the news. How about you? No matter where I look, there are disturbing headlines and “breaking” announcements that make me flinch. Don’t get me wrong, I have strong opinions too, but it’s hard to stay in touch with my inner peace and joy when I’m continuously bombarded by negativity. 

I don’t think I’m alone.

“Normalize standing in awe of possibilities instead of fear of uncertainty.”  - Vex King

Don’t you love it when you come across a powerful quote that stops you in your tracks and invites you to broaden your view of life events? 

That was my reaction to this quotation by Vex King, British author of personal development books. Trace my thinking here…

This is the time of year when most of us reflect on our past and FORM our commitments for the coming year. For fun, I thought you’d enjoy a bit of word whimsey on the root word FORM to accompany your ponderings.