Personal Sovereignty – April 4, 2021

Personal Sovereignty – April 4, 2021

In what ways does society historically and systemically take away our power? As employees? In marriage? As women? As people of color? In any way we show up as “other” through our preferences, identities, beliefs, ancestry, experiences, abilities, age, etc.?    I’ve...
Being a Girl and a Woman – March 28, 2021

Being a Girl and a Woman – March 28, 2021

I was moved by the story below about a mother protecting her 3-year-old daughter from a disrespectful and inappropriate step-grandpa. It made me reflect on the often insidious and silent experience we have as girls and women in a patriarchal world. Because this is a...
Have You Played Today? – March 21, 2021

Have You Played Today? – March 21, 2021

This morning I played pickleball. So much fun! This sport has reintroduced me to the joy of play. I feel like a kid on a recess break during school. In fact, I am taking a pickleball class right now at the local community college and I slip away from work for an hour,...
Active Humanity – March 14, 2021

Active Humanity – March 14, 2021

The news has been chock-full of distressing stories about racism and the harassment and violence that have resulted from it. A new awareness has dawned for many of us: We must acknowledge the reality and impact of racism and prejudice across several groups, and we...
We Shouldn’t Keep Working Like This – March 7, 2021

We Shouldn’t Keep Working Like This – March 7, 2021

In last week’s Ezra Klein Show for The New York Times, Klein interviews Cal Newport about his new book, A World Without Email. Worth listening to. Most of us are familiar with the damage that constant multitasking on digital devices can do to our brains and our...