My Conceptual Framework

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs of love and belonging states that individuals have strong, natural desires to give and receive love (1954).  This innate need is evident in the reciprocal nature of significance, where individuals feel that others are important to them and they perceive they are important to others.  This is the concept, espoused by Rosenberg and McCollough in 1981 that grounds mattering theory.  Mattering is specifically defined as the “direct, reciprocal of significance” where the individual is the subject of another’s attention, is important to that individual and that there is an interdependent relationship. I believe that, for Latino high school students, the presence of perceived relationships that matter has a positive impact on persistence to graduation. 

Ready, Set, Go...

Today is the first day of this blog.  I've got so many beautiful things to share and a few real-life struggles that are quite challenging. Regardless, I understand the growth process.  Therefore, I want to use this blog as an opportunity to share the prosperity on my journey and be realistic about my struggles.
So, let me start with some truths:

• I am loved!  I am a glorious child of God and infinitely blessed.

• I have great relationships with most people.  My glorious friends, colleagues and church family are a great support network.  But, I do struggle with my key relationship, which makes me sad, but doesn't define me.  

• I have a life condition!, which means I am far from perfect but recognize that there is more opportunity to achieve prosperity even within situations of difficulty.  I will not be overwhelmed by the negative when I have so much more positive.  Yet, there are moments...

Now, let me share some goals and objectives for the next six months:

Financial Stability: