by Clementine M | Nov 8, 2019 | education, leadership, spiritual growth, Uncategorized
We’ve all experienced times when we felt we didn’t belong. That feeling can range from uncomfortable to excruciating. The human need to belong and form relationships refers to our need to associate with, be accepted by, supported by, and known by a group. We feel this...
by Clementine M | Jul 26, 2019 | education, leadership
Nurse serving dinner to a senior man in an armchair at home When we think about serving, we typically think about what we offer others. But we should also see service as learning. Serving others allows us to develop and refine leadership and relationship skills that...
by Clementine M | Mar 25, 2019 | education, leadership
Photo Credit: Unsplash One Saturday afternoon, I took a break and reached out to friends I had not been in touch with for a long time. During one conversation, I questioned a friend who seemed to have it all together. “How do you accomplish everything you do as a...
by Clementine M | Jan 15, 2019 | education, leadership, overcoming obstacles, resilience
For all my life, I’ve pursued wisdom. I vividly recall my mom encouraging me to hang out more with older people, especially those with grey hair because they are great sources of wisdom. My parents planted this seed in my heart when I was a child. They also taught me...
by Clementine M | Aug 27, 2018 | education, Uncategorized
Dr. Clementine Msengi ©2018 What does it mean to be academically successful? You may think it means achieving the highest grades in your classes, but there’s much more to it than that. Academic success also involves the kind of person you are the influence you choose...
by Clementine M | Aug 7, 2018 | education, Uncategorized
By Dr. Clementine Msengi We all had favorite teachers as kids. But do you remember what made certain teachers your favorites? Carl Jung has said, “One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings....