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Critical Thinking Skills & Why we NEED them

Hey Family be4 we get into it I just want to remind ya'll Jodie Spartz wrote and published 6 books you can check them out here;  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00 Critical Thinking is the capability to think on your own accord. The courage to ask the right questions internally instead of just believing what you are told. It's having the ability to break situations down analyze them, look for sound evidence and make smart choices. This implies that you have patience, which requires you to pause before reaction. When thinking critical, it's all about the raw information you have to interpret to find an unbaised solution and pass good judgement.  Let's break it all down The Capability to think on your own Accord: If there isn't anyone around to ask a question to would you be able to figure it out on your own? Could you observe your surroundings or the situation and come up with a solu...

Cyclorama (Book 23)

  Remember book reports when we were in school? For some they were a dreaded terrible thing, for others they were fun ways to recall your favorite book and an easy format to tell someone what the book was about. I've decided to post some reports of books I've read recently; let's jump right in. I also wrote and published 6 books you can check them out here:  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00      I came across this book at a mental health respite in Brooklyn NYC. I was initially attracted to the bright colors of the cover. I read what it was about and thought why not read it.  Author:     Adam Langer Title:    CYCLORAMA  Main Characters:    The cast of the play & the director of the play  Setting:    Evanston, Illinois 1982 Plot:      This story  follows ten high schoolers cast in the play and t...

Youth Summer Program 2026

  Jodie Spartz has written & published 6 books you can check them out here:  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00 Empowering the Next Generation: Why Emotional Regulation is the Ultimate Summer Skill Summer is traditionally a time for teens to take a break from school, relax, and maybe earn a little spending money. But what if a summer opportunity could offer them something even deeper? What if it could give them the tools to navigate the ups and downs of life with confidence, clarity, and resilience? This year, Jodie Spartz and team are launching an exciting 9-Week Summer Program  coming soon for youth ages 13 to 19 . It’s designed to do exactly that: provide a supportive space where teens can earn a stipend while learning how to strengthen their emotional regulation skills. Why Focus on Emotional Regulation? Being a teenager today comes with an overwhelming amount of pressure—f...

The Road Less Traveled (Book 22)

  Remember book reports when we were in school? For some they were a dreaded terrible thing, for others they were fun ways to recall your favorite book and an easy format to tell someone what the book was about. I've decided to post some reports of books I've read recently; let's jump right in. I also wrote and published 6 books you can check them out here:  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00     I came across this book in a recreation room of a shelter I was staying in. I had no knowledge of this book before seeing it on the table. I asked if it belonged to anyone and took it to read. Author:     M. Scott Peck, M.D. Title:    The Road Less Traveled 25th Anniversary Edition A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth. Main Characters:    The author and the reader  Setting:  Where ever you are reading the book Plot: ...

Bunheads, Act 2 (Book 21)

   Remember book reports when we were in school? For some they were a dreaded terrible thing, for others they were fun ways to recall your favorite book and an easy format to tell someone what the book was about. I've decided to post some reports of books I've read recently; let's jump right in. I also wrote and published 6 books you can check them out here:  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00 This book came from the author Misty Copeland herself. I was able to sit in the audience of the Drew Barrymore show when she came on as a guest.  https://www.google.com/search?q=misty+copeland+on+drew+barrymore+show&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS966US983&oq=misty+copeland+on+drew&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgCECEYoAEyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRigAdIBCjM2MDkwajBqMTWoAgiwAgHxBWF9h-PZmNVK&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:503402ee,vid:I3Nr2l7MQ...

" And I Thought I Was Crazy!" (Book 20)

  Remember book reports when we were in school? For some they were a dreaded terrible thing, for others they were fun ways to recall your favorite book and an easy format to tell someone what the book was about. I've decided to post some reports of books I've read recently; let's jump right in. I also wrote and published 6 books you can check them out here:  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00      I brought this book from Strand Bookstore. It is a huge Book Store on 828 Broadway like right off of 12th street.  https://www.strandbooks.com/hours-locations I was just walking by one day and I can't walk past a bookstore and not go in unless I'm in a hurry. I love books so much that when I'm in a hurry it pains me to just walk on by. I'll even take a picture of where it is so when I have some free time I can come back.  Author:   Judy Reiser Illustrated by: Randa...

Two Letters 2 Myself

I also wrote and published 5 books check them out here: https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00 2 Letters 2 Myself  PAST ME.                                                                  Written 12/2/25      Lil girl as my godmother lovingly called me. I forgive you for dragging us through the fire, for so many necessary and unnecessary reasons. You were so angry that every decision you made came out of it. Anger, fear, frustration, and desperation drove your every move. I understand now that living in that kind of space is the recipe for chaos and destruction. Something inside you wanted to stop living and just let it all go. While a stronger part of you wanted to FIGHT! Your past felt like war and your presence is discove...

Girl Make Your Money Grow! (Book 19)

  Remember book reports when we were in school? For some they were a dreaded terrible thing, for others they were fun ways to recall your favorite book and an easy format to tell someone what the book was about. I've decided to post some reports of books I've read recently; let's jump right in. I also wrote and published 5 books you can check them out here:  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00      I don't exactly remember where I got this book from. It was probably one of those little community book stands. I don't have much to say about where it came from, so let's get into it.  Author:   Glinda Bridgforth and Gail Perry-Mason Title:   Girl, Make Your Money Grow!  Main Characters:    Glinda and Gail pretty much lead the book and told other people's testimonies along the way. Setting:  It could be anywhere you are. It was almost like ...

How I discovered the Writer inside me!

                      I wrote and published 5 books check them out here:  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00                The year was 1993 I was 9 years old and I kept a diary and wrote in it a lot. I found some inserts from that time. I discovered a journal in my grandmothers basement that was written by 9 year old me. I had no memory of these writings all I knew for sure was they were mine. Throughout life the writing never stopped. I remember being given a word processor when I was 15 years old. I used to save all my writing to a floppy disk and just knew I would have it forever. That ended up not being the case. I don't remember now what exactly got me into trouble.  My grandmother read something I had haphazardly left on screen. I'm sure it was about sex or something along thos...

Meet Jodie Spartz

     Hello & Welcome to expresspassion4life you amazing awesome human!        My name is  Jodie Spartz , I was born and raised in the heart of  Philadelphia, Pa.  I have been weaving stories together since I wrote my first one at 9 years old! Growing up in Philadelphia, I learned early on that life isn't always a straight line no matter how much I wanted it to be. Life is a series of peaks, valleys, and unexpected turns. For a long time, I thought I was just "surviving" those turns. But looking back at the miles I've traveled- from the energy of  Philly,  where I became a Certified Peer Specialist, more info here:    https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2017/youre-a-what/peer-support-specialist.htm .              T hen I became a Behavioral Health Technician aka BHT more info here:    https://www.gcu.edu/blog/medical-studies-sciences/what-behavioral-health-technician ...