Janice worked hard. She completed her assignments on time and rarely made mistakes. She went to meetings, but often sat in the back and never said much – speaking up in large groups wasn’t her thing. She was polite to her colleagues, but cultivated her friends outside of work, and didn’t talk about her passion… Read More
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Channeling Your Inner Creativity
“Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people” – Leo Burnett I have spent a better part of my adolescence and adult life surrounding myself with creative people. I have always thought of myself as somewhat creative in the sense that I like unique ideas,… Read More
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Inspire Action
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest civil rights leaders the world has ever known. With a strong moral compass, a genuine love for people, and an unerring commitment to racial and economic justice, he led a non-violent movement that “achieved more genuine progress toward racial equality in America” than the previous… Read More
Everyday I Wander
Lost. Every day I wander. I try to be grateful and positive and optimistic. I try. Trying is not good enough, I have known my whole life. My person, who I am, doesn’t try. I do. I accomplish. I tell myself it wasn’t a big deal. I mean, no one died. Or is even in… Read More
What Happens When We Mobilize
Nothing brings people together like a disaster. It’s human nature. Time and again through the historical hurricanes Harvey and Irma these past few weeks, the stories of humanity at its best have illuminated God’s light. I don’t recall a time where I’ve ever seen so many people with such compassion and ingenious fortitude come to… Read More
Finding Divine Inspiration
Recently I attended a retreat with a small group of women with whom I share a passion for living life more intentionally, with more purpose, and in a way that serves others. We planned mental exercises to help us leave behind the responsibilities of everyday life and focus on what makes us tick. One activity… Read More