The Challenge of Curiosity & Kindness
I am naturally curious. Learning new things about people and the world energizes my mind. I also do my best to be intentionally kind. Historically, leading with kindness has been the best way for me to maintain my spiritual well-being. Over the past few years, I’ve...
BLACK PEOPLE STAY EXHAUSTED
As a black person in America, I have a constant underlying sense of unease. Periodically, there is a news story, or several, to remind me why that unease exists. Whether you are a Harvard-educated ornithology enthusiast or a possible forgery suspect, there is an...
LIFE IS TOO SHORT
Life is too short to be miserable by choice. That may seem obvious. However, I know far too many people who choose that option by default. I was one of them for a long time. I felt like misery was being foisted upon me without consent or recourse. In reality, I didn’t...
TO CHOOSE OR REFUSE?
One of my favorite phrases is “When you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.” Having this personal policy allows me to stay open to possibilities. It is tempting to get caught up thinking about what I am going to lose if I take on something new. By recognizing to...
PATHOLOGICALLY ALTRUISTIC
My Facebook bio describes me as a “recovering altruistic overachiever.” In the years since I wrote it, I’ve realized that isn’t an accurate depiction of me. Being a high achieving do-gooder was not my issue. Rather, it was pathological altruism. I love helping people....
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