Persist Through Resilience
Etmo /EHT-moh/ Embrace the Moment
- Respect and cherish each moment, for it is the only reality that we have.
- The past has gone; learn from it.
- The future is yet to come; prepare for it.
- The present is now; act upon it.
- The best way to prepare for the future is to learn from the past (free of regrets) and act on the now.
- Prevents past negative experiences and future concerns to waste or procrastinate time away
- Greatly assists in seizing new opportunities
- Reduces stress and increases energy
- Increases gratitude
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- Embrace the moment! Each moment is a gift to be cherished, not discarded by regrets from the past or worries about the future.
- What does this statement mean to you?
- 1828 definition of embrace2: To seize eagerly; to lay hold on; to receive or take with willingness that which is offered.
- Listen to Etmo the Hummingbird.
- Record your thoughts and impressions.
- Read the hummingbird facts.
- After reading the animal facts and listening to the song, how can you liken the hummingbird to embracing the moment?
- Are there stories in your core books that exemplify Etmo? Find stories about individuals who had an unexpected event come up. How did they embrace the moment? In Etmo’s song, it says: So EMBRACE this moment, and you will discover the power of creation in loving each golden moment of time. What was created in that moment when they embraced it? How did their ability to embrace the moment affect those around them?
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1. Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world. Their eggs are smaller than a jellybean. They are native to the Americas only.
2. Many hummingbirds have brightly colored feathers, especially around the neck. They can flash these colors but also hide them when needed.
3. Hummingbirds drink the nectar from blooming flowers. They can remember every flower they visit and know how long it takes for a blossom to refill.
4. A hummingbird’s tongue is very long, sometimes as long as its body. When a hummingbird feeds, it gets close to the flower and appears to embrace it as it laps up the nectar with its tongue.
5. A hummingbird is the only bird that can hover and fly backward as well as forward. Flowers are very delicate; instead of landing on the flower, a hummingbird stays in one spot in the air to feed.
6. The male hummingbird is extremely territorial; if it feels encroached upon, it will chase other hummingbirds out of the area.
7. What else can you learn about hummingbirds?
