Like the end of an incredible Texas thunderstorm, we introduce quietude when we forgo the theory of what we should be doing by allowing ourselves self-empathy through seeing, hearing, and understanding where we emotionally are.
August 2023
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As we peek out from behind the darkness of the past, recall that we have more in common than not - we have collectively lost, changed, and will rise again. Together.
July 2023
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Being mindfully present and engaging in hard conversations is a choice that can be challenging. Still, simple acts of humanity, such as saying hello, smiling, and acknowledging someone by name, creates a connection that fosters greater compassion and less hate.
June 2023
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The effort to quiet our mind is akin to the practice of empathy - to find ourselves, we must first think beyond ourselves.
May 2023
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I imagine you, too, have had moments I would love to hear about, where you felt the wind beneath your wings through a reminder that human connection matters most.
April 2023
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Sharing empathy is something we all want and deserve, and often that feeling comes when someone listens to learn rather than to respond.
March 2023
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I was far from home with no friends in the area, so I desperately needed what we all want: to be seen, heard, and understood.
February 2023
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Seeing, hearing, and understanding is more than a one-and-done box to be checked.
January 2023
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We must acknowledge that no two lived experiences are the same, and just like us, our conversation partner is priceless.
November 2022
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Empathy is a part of every aspect of our lives, work, and communities; therefore, storytelling, like art, is measured by its timelessness.
October 2022
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To succeed, we must look beyond ourselves and realize that if we want to grow personally, we must be vulnerable and open to receiving feedback that we may not necessarily like to hear.
September 2022
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I knew that opening hands and hearts would be challenging and that opportunity and fear would show up simultaneously.
August 2022
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As I catch my breath and wipe away tears, I cannot help but wonder, is the intention behind acts of hate to silence the voices of the majority so that our outrage becomes mute?
July 2022
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Like you, I am angry. I am heartbroken, and I have firm opinions. However, I also realize that as comfortable as I am staying within the narrow confines of like-mindedness, change does not occur in isolation.
June 2022
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