This is a time of great extremes - there are people who cower in the corner instead of speaking up, while others shine a great light with their bravery in standing up for justice. When despair grips us, it’s helpful to remember people who spoke (and speak) the truth and took courageous action, regardless of the consequences. These often ordinary people acted Continue Reading
What to Do When Life Is Not Fair
You come to a point in life when you realize that life is not always fair. Bad things happen to good people, and unfortunately, bad people can get away with awful behavior. You hope that there will be accountability and justice, and sometimes there is, and other times, not. (Or maybe, not yet…) Upon realizing this reality, we humans have to figure out Continue Reading
Add Kindness To This World Today
When the world at large feels harsh, you have a choice. You can either amplify that energy, or you can add kindness. This week has been filled with ugly racism, directed to people who have given their lives to public service. We have read about citizens and children treated inhumanely at our border. We even saw a 74-year-old universally respected man of Continue Reading
If Your Heart Is Breaking
If your heart breaks each day you hear of the cruelty inflicted upon children & fellow humans in our government's care - --- take heart -- For it is far better to have a heart that feels, than one that has hardened. If your heart can still be crushed, it means you have compassion. The alternative is to train yourself not to feel, in order to Continue Reading
Our Only Real Choice
When we feel burdened by the injustice in the world or the trials in our own lives, it is important to remember: we always have a choice. We may not be in control of what happens, but we are in charge of how we respond. This is where our power lies. In each moment or outrage, upset or shock, we can take a breath and ask: how can I respond in a way that is Continue Reading