I want to take a little time to explain to my fellow white Americans today why we feel afraid to speak up and speak out about, and specifically condemn, racism in our country. There are a multitude of reasons, of course. For many, we simply don’t know what we don’t know. We have what we …
Why This Feels Like Survival Mode
During this pandemic, there is no shortage of opinion or meme to convey what we should be doing with our time away from our daily grinds – for those of us who have the momentary pause, that is. Certainly, there are different impacts across the board. I saw a writing earlier by an unknown author …
In the Depths of Decision Drama
I have been fascinated with how many of us in the U.S. are behaving as children during our current pandemic crisis. I really can't bring myself to see it any other way. I know if I worked on it, I would be able to move on from the comparison of parent/child relationship. However, the truth …
All of the Scary Scenarios
Friends, we are living through an historic event and unprecedented times in America and in the world. This is what a global pandemic looks like. It didn't sneak up on us. We enjoyed the comforts of our bubbles and watched the sickness wave over other countries for weeks from our living rooms, perhaps not believing …
Calling Bullshit on the Bullies
On the heels of a viral post shared around the world tens of thousands of times over, I feel the need to share what may be quite the unpopular opinion on bullying. Yes, I’m referencing the Quaden Bayles situation. Yes, I just called it a situation. In case you’ve been under a rock for the …
It Was Always Supposed To Be This Way
Whenever you find yourself thinking, "if only...", I want you to truly recognize that what you are doing is not serving you. "If only I had graduated at the top of my class, perhaps I would have a better job." "If only my parents had loved me more, I wouldn't be so messed up now." …
Fear Conditioned
While it crossed my mind ever so briefly to reflect on the past year and decade of accomplishments, my first post of this new year is timed almost a full week in, and by now I hope you've done this fun exercise! I mean this with all sincerity. It's a meaningful process that one can …
Things Don’t Make You Happy
'Tis the season of frenzy. Those who celebrate Christmas are racing to the finish line as the clock is ticking. Did you purchase every gift that you feel you "need" to? Did you attend every event? Are your travel plans still intact? Your holiday feast planned out to the last key ingredient? Have you mapped …
Your Money Mindset
It's time for the third installment of "What's Your Excuse?" Let's talk about why saying you don't have the money to pursue your dreams is invalid. I've already shared that time is far more valuable than money. We can always create more money. So why do some of us feel that we don't yet have enough to …
Sunny and Raw 