The fight for equality in our immigrant nation requires a new, mindful paradigm regarding the rights, values and citizenship of immigrants — and ourselves — Every evening, I resolve to wake up early and have 20 minutes to myself before my daughter and husband awake … [Read more...] about Crossroads of the Immigrant Nation
Social & Environmental Progress
Blue Mind | Our Inner Connection to Water
Engagement with nature, and specifically, physical connection to water, yields profound cognitive, emotional, psychological and social benefits — [The following essay is adapted from Blue Mind, Wallace J. Nichols’ New York Times bestselling book] We need the sun, the … [Read more...] about Blue Mind | Our Inner Connection to Water
Women, Equality, and the Pursuit of Passion
On women, equality, and a process for finding your passion — I grew up in North Little Rock, Arkansas in a working class, African-American neighborhood, literally on the wrong side of the tracks. I was raised to say “yes ma'am” and “yes sir,” respect my elders, and … [Read more...] about Women, Equality, and the Pursuit of Passion
