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Paula Azevedo, PhD
Mar 15, 20204 min read
Remaining Grounded During a Crisis
Recently, I learned about the banyan tree, which is native to India and is the country’s national tree. The banyan is a remarkable tree,...
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Paula Azevedo, PhD
Feb 4, 20203 min read
Collective Grief for the Planet
As I write this post I sense a deep grief. And, I know that I am not the only one feeling distressed. I sense a collective grieving ....
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Paula Azevedo, PhD
Jan 21, 20206 min read
The Power of Vulnerability in the Classroom
After thirteen years I needed to learn the lesson on vulnerability once again. It is not easy to apologize and be vulnerable in class.
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Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhD
Jan 9, 20204 min read
New Year, New Intentions, New Word
Happy New Year!! I love the start of a new year. The air is filled with electric energy and the seeds of our highest potential.
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Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhD
Oct 1, 20194 min read
Mindfully walking through overwhelming times
I recently had one of those mornings when I looked at my growing to-do list and a wave of anxiety rushed over me. I couldn’t move, breathe,
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Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhD
Sep 17, 20197 min read
How Practicing Loving-Kindness with Students Deepened my Compassion
During the 7 week summer program I introduced several mindfulness practices, such as body scan, breathing techniques, yoga, noticing thought
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Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhD
Jun 11, 20195 min read
Three unexpected lessons about mindfulness while on vacation
A couple of months ago my husband, the dog, and I spent a few days at the beach. We love going to the beach right before summer break...
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Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhD
May 21, 20197 min read
The case for a mindful approach to social justice education
This semester has been quite busy for me, which is why I’ve been on hiatus from this blog for six months. It’s not that I haven’t been...
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Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhD
Oct 16, 20189 min read
Classroom Management with a Mindful Touch
As a teacher educator who works closely with local public schools, school leaders, teachers, and teacher candidates guess what the most...
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Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhD
Oct 2, 20186 min read
Mindfully listening to survivors
Last week’s news cycle and social media frenzy about Dr. Blasey Ford and Kavanaugh’s testimonies was a perfect example of how easy it is...
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