Photograph by Casey Horner Personal musings and an excerpt from Mark Nepo’s latest book guide us through darkness and life’s messiness — to emerge with meaning and connection — Since books arrive like children, after months of labor, the timing of their arrival is well … [Read more...] about Living What Matters: Reflections, Prose and 52 Prompts for Self-Inquiry
Community & Humanity
Dancing with Life in a Time of Global Challenge
Photograph by Jake Colling Times of disruption can provide opportunities that serve us — allowing us to transform challenge into meaningful new choices — As we move more deeply into this time of global quarantine, many people are feeling out of control, frustrated, … [Read more...] about Dancing with Life in a Time of Global Challenge
At War…With Myself: A Soldier’s Story of Spiritual Survival
Photograph courtesy of Stacy Bare A soldier discovers his true mission and the power of nature as he heals deep psychic wounds inflicted by war — and the survivor’s guilt that followed — I never thought I would live this long. This past Veterans Day, I realized … [Read more...] about At War…With Myself: A Soldier’s Story of Spiritual Survival
Building Bridges of Understanding One Question (and Answer) at a Time
Photograph by Jon Tyson Question Bridge White Women, a social experiment, seeks to bridge the gap between the diversity of thought in one demographic, white women — and to initiate honest civil discourse — A question is a powerful thing, a mighty use of words.~ Krista … [Read more...] about Building Bridges of Understanding One Question (and Answer) at a Time
From #MeToo to #WhatNow: A Former Fashion Model Puts The ‘Self’ Back In Self-Empowerment
After being contacted regarding a #MeToo article, a former fashion model revisits her own story and finds inspiration to shift the bigger picture narrative ______ I don’t talk a lot (if ever) about my former modeling career. It feels as if it’s a distant and closed chapter, … [Read more...] about From #MeToo to #WhatNow: A Former Fashion Model Puts The ‘Self’ Back In Self-Empowerment
Writing From The Inside Out: Incarceration Through The Lens Of Humanity
Photograph by Robert Hickerson Inspired by those locked away and too often forgotten, one woman shines light on incarcerated men through education, poetry and hope — I remember the first time I shut the classroom door behind me in a maximum-security men’s prison. I don’t … [Read more...] about Writing From The Inside Out: Incarceration Through The Lens Of Humanity
Saving Sadie: Loving A Dog With Special Needs…and Paying It Forward
Joal Derse and Sadie A beautiful story of how lives have been changed by the loving rescue of a badly injured, but emotionally resilient dog named Sadie — My job as a Transitional Organization Specialist has taught me more about acceptance of people than I could ever … [Read more...] about Saving Sadie: Loving A Dog With Special Needs…and Paying It Forward
Beyond Competition: What is Actually Possible for Women
Photograph by Darius Bashar While feelings of competition with other women have roots which begin early in life, overcoming this mindset can free us to fully flourish. — Do you recall how old you were when you were in your first competition? I have a hard … [Read more...] about Beyond Competition: What is Actually Possible for Women
Family Time: 6 Tips for Creating & Maintaining Strong Family Bonds
Photograph by Daiga Ellaby Impossible as it can seem amidst the turbulence of life, creating quality family time can be hugely rewarding if done with proper intention and consideration. — It has become a staple of western life that we find ourselves overcome with too … [Read more...] about Family Time: 6 Tips for Creating & Maintaining Strong Family Bonds
Emotional Pain and Grieving: How to Mindfully Support Others
Photograph by Steve Snider Supporting someone going through a painful experience is always difficult, but there are things you can say (and not say) that might actually help. — I've recently returned home from spending time with my very dear friend who lost her husband … [Read more...] about Emotional Pain and Grieving: How to Mindfully Support Others
The Lost Generation: How Education Became My Safe Haven
The author looking out over the city of Mosul, Iraq, after ISIS bombing. Photograph courtesy of Noor Ghazi. For refugees and others living in war-torn countries, education is both the hope and the potential for a brighter, safer tomorrow. — Over our morning coffee … [Read more...] about The Lost Generation: How Education Became My Safe Haven
Lessons from Santa in Gift Giving
Photograph by Mike Arney, collage by Bill Miles Gift giving can be an imposter; free yourself of the baggage and bring on the joy — I look into his kind eyes, then blurt out the truth. “I don’t want to loan her money again, Santa. I think the broken promises are … [Read more...] about Lessons from Santa in Gift Giving
