What is this podium of privilege? One of the most poignant experiences I’ve had in recent times is the training I did at SafeHouse Center, a nonprofit that provides free resources and support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Read More“Be such a dope soul that people crave your vibes.” {Unknown}
This morning I heard an amazing meditation led by Oprah and Deepak Chopra and it was all about connecting to the world which is absolutely appropriate in recent times.
Read MoreSo this morning I was meditating on the idea of I’m exactly where I am supposed to be, right here, right now. I’ve often felt like once I got “there” things would be ok. And then when I got “there” it would no longer be good enough and I would then want to be “there” and this pesky game continued throughout much of my life.
Read MoreAs I listened to a guided meditation this morning, I was incredibly distracted. I was thinking about all of the other things I needed to get done before grabbing my work laptop and jumping into helping others with their technological and other issues.
Read MoreI stumbled on a video of CNN host Anderson Cooper wearing a schizophrenia simulator. Watching the video brought tears to my eyes and filled my heart with empathy, grace and mercy. Voices of both encouragement and discouragement could be heard through the headphones.
Read MoreI've felt a new passion to participate in my community since moving back to my hometown. I’m not sure if I just got comfortable while in Las Vegas and it was comfortable to rest on my laurels, but I’m extremely grateful that a passionate fire has been rekindled in my soul. It feels really good to contribute positively on the behalf of someone who is unable to do it for themselves.
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