Author Archives: cavanaughmiller

After first period ends on Wednesday at my high school, students report to their foundations classroom. During the foundations hour, students are almost always given an assignment to complete or a presentation to watch, usually focusing on a life skill we should apply after high school. Students at my school have heard it all, whetherContinue reading “Episode 10: It’s Okay To Just Not Know”

The other night I had one of the most direct and telling dreams I’ve ever had. In my dream, I was walking with some friends and all they were doing was complaining about how much Covid has taken away from us. As most people are, I’m sick and tired of hearing about how much CovidContinue reading “Episode 9: Purpose in Actions”

This summer did not turn out to be the summer we all thought we’d have last school year. But hopefully it hasn’t been all bad! As us students wind down in our summer break and get ready for a new school year, I want to challenge myself and yourselves to be open to whatever itContinue reading “Episode 7: Onward”

Everything is constantly changing, and change brings about growth. But right now, with a pandemic, the death of George Floyd, and Minneapolis riots, it can be very hard to remember that change and growth are a good thing. In June, something I’ve struggled with is finding my own voice. I’ve grown so accustomed to myContinue reading “Episode 5: The Importance of Perspective”

Through the end of school and the beginning of summer we’ve taken a little time for ourselves for a personal break and a yearn for simplicity. It is important to take breaks from always doing something you love so you don’t lose your passion for it. Between the pandemic, death of George Floyd, and fromContinue reading “Moving Forward”

“Your calling is what fulfills you.” – Richard Leider This week we had the pleasure of interviewing 2 of the wisest people we know. Richard and Sally Leider are two leaders who have spent their whole lives figuring out ways to make the world better through their jobs and through their purpose. Richard has writtenContinue reading “Episode 4: Purpose as a Verb”

“The purpose of life is a life of purpose” – Robert Byrne In this week’s blog post, we have asked 10 people who have impacted our lives 3 questions: 1) What is your purpose right now?  2) What’s something in quarantine you’ve done that has impacted your community? 3) What is something you can doContinue reading “Episode 2: Purpose in Action”

It’s time to find your purpose. But what is your purpose? Who are you and what makes you, you? These are questions that we can all be asking ourselves to help us grow in who we are. We live in a world where isolation and fear can many times overpower kindness. Especially today with COVID-19Continue reading “Episode 1 – The Power of Kindness and Character”