"On day -15,165, I was welcomed into the world at the end of the week, in the middle of the year of the mid-’70s to two loving parents, giants in stature and heart... But this is not about my life from then to day one. It is about my life from day one to day 730..."
"...we must renew and reaffirm our uniquely American commitment as a nation of immigrants with zest, pride and humane values..."
...She did not whip out prayer when it was advantageous. Her life was a prayer.
"As a leader I have to challenge the status quo. Ask questions like, Why? Is there a different way? Is there a better way? The answer is usually yes..."
The creative arts speak to and through us in 2018.
Reflections from throughout the year on what inspires and gives us hope.
Reflections from the year on core value priorities: love, collaboration, family, honesty, contribution, wellness, truth-telling, listening, presence, liberation, trustworthiness, equity, joy, creativity, peace, justice, belonging, community, civic engagement, service, tolerance, empathy, integrity and beyond.
The work of transformational change is hard. How do we recharge, restore, take care of ourselves, rekindle our fire?
"...Not only are we afraid to talk about ‘race,’ we are also unwilling to listen - really listen - to each other, and open ourselves to being transformed by someone else’s perspective on what ‘race’ is or means, based on life experience that is different from our own..."
"When I see young people remain focused throughout their high school and college years, it gives me hope for the future..."
