DANIA'S REFLECTION CORNER.

 I cannot believe it! This morning, as I stood under the shower, I found myself thinking about buying a body soap, since I was running out of shampoo. Later, about half an hour later, I felt a gentle nudge in my heart to visit my grandmother, who had recently undergone eye surgery and couldn’t wash her clothes herself. When I arrived, I was perfectly on time to take care of the laundry before my aunts could handle it, ensuring my grandmother was comfortable and cared for. As I was leaving, she pointed me to a drawer where I found a soap, exactly what I had been thinking about earlier. In that moment, I felt a profound sense of gratitude, realizing that it was truly God who had heard my thoughts and provided exactly what I needed within less than an hour. It was a powerful reminder of His care and presence in my life, and I’m deeply grateful for His constant attention and love. It was truly a glimpse of how amazing and powerful He is, always taking care of me.

  “Done.” Today, I discovered the real weight of this small but powerful word. It all started when my sister told me that my dad wanted to eat and asked me to prepare something for him. I went to the kitchen, made food as quickly as I could, and brought it to him with the best intentions. But he didn’t want it. I tried again, twice even sent my mom to give it to him, and still, he refused. At one point, he even threw the plate away. I didn’t shout or argue; I just stayed quiet. I wasn’t angry or sad anymore; I was just done . That’s the thing about this word. In English, “done” means more than “tired” or “angry.” It means you’ve reached your limit. You’ve tried your best, and now there’s nothing left to say or do. In Spanish, I would say “ya no puedo más,” but it doesn’t carry the same quiet strength. “Done” holds a strange peace, the kind that comes when you finally stop fighting what you can’t control. Maybe that’s what maturity looks like: learning to stay calm, to let go, and...

  Just Be Present in the Moment Yesterday, I was really struggling with my Excel project. The numbers weren’t aligning, and I couldn’t figure out why my highest value was 62 when it should’ve been 60. I spent hours researching, watching videos, and asking questions, feeling overwhelmed and tired. But in that moment of frustration, I prayed and asked God for guidance and little by little, things started to make sense. What amazed me most was that while one of my classmates spent almost three days trying to get the same result, I was able to complete everything in just a few hours. That wasn’t me, it was God’s wisdom working through me. He gave me clarity, patience, and strength when I needed it most. This experience reminded me to just be present and recognize what He does for me every single day. Sometimes we take His help for granted, but when I look back, I know that without Him, I’d still be stuck, lost in confusion. All the glory and praise go to Him because He never leaves m...

 A discovery! As a future teacher, I want to start each class with a short prayer to invite God’s presence and guidance into the learning process. I believe that every class should begin with gratitude and reflection, reminding my students that wisdom and understanding come from Him. During my very first class, I want to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere by organizing activities that help us build rapport and get to know one another. I plan to include fun and engaging games such as “Hot Potato,” “Find Someone Who,” or “Two Truths and a Lie,” so that my students can feel comfortable, laugh, and start developing a sense of community. My goal is for them to see that I am not a strict nor overly relaxed teacher, but someone who finds balance, firm yet kind, respectful yet approachable. More importantly, I want my care for others to extend beyond the classroom. I don’t want to treat people outside my home with kindness while forgetting to show the same warmth to my family. I want t...