An Useful Approach to Difficult Emotions
As an undergraduate student in college, I remember speaking with a mentor regarding my thoughts and feelings towards a particular...
Two Important Questions in Life
February is a short month, but full of meaning and important days. It’s Black History Month. It has Groundhog Day, President’s Day, and...
How Constructing a Bookcase Became an Analogy for Idea Fruition
Recently, there was a wall in our home that was calling out for a tall white bookcase. As it turns out, tall white bookcases are not easy...
How Participating in One Activity Led to a More Fulfilling Life
The other evening I went to a community event where the organizer asked each person to write down a commitment for the upcoming year....
Unexpected Blessings and Gratitude Associated with Fried Chicken
A few of weeks ago I had an unusual craving for fried chicken. It’s unusual given that I eat a primarily plant-based diet and cannot...
Let's Own Our Work
Once I was mentoring a junior colleague on a direct admission to the hospital. She called asking for advice on what she should do, as...
Snake in the Garden: Moving Beyond the Fear
Nature is amazing and full of symbolism if we’re willing to recognize it. The other afternoon I was caring for the flowers and plants in...
All the Single Ladies ... and Anyone in Relationship
Can you imagine working your whole life to reach a goal & have society tell you it isn't enough for you to be accepted and celebrated,...
White Roses
My husband and I recently bought our first house. The previous owners provided detailed instructions about everything in and outside of...