There’s a particular vulnerability that comes with unraveling the faith of your childhood. I can still feel the weight of my conservative Christian upbringing, the rigid certainty about biblical literalism, the well-meaning but suffocating doctrine…
Standing in the Divide
I was ten when I first witnessed real hatred. I was standing at the front of Nestor Elementary, my Transformers lunchbox clutched against my chest. I watched three white men beat a Black boy until…
Why I’m Not Setting a New Year’s Resolution This Year: Breaking Free from the Goal-Setting Paradigm
I have a confession to make. I didn’t set a New Year’s Resolution this year. Instead, this year, I have decided to focus on the journey rather than a specific destination. I have a general…
Finding Belonging: How a Band Teacher’s Kindness Shaped My Journey and Leadership
Have You Ever Felt Like You Didn’t Belong? Have you ever felt like you just didn’t fit? Like you were the one puzzle piece that didn’t have a place, and you couldn’t even figure out…
5 Steps to Find a Sense of Belonging
In my last post, I discussed the relationship between belonging and wellbeing and how critical belonging is. A sense of belonging is a fundamental emotional need that connects us to others, shaping how we perceive…
The Power of Human Connection: The Crucial Role of Belonging on Wellbeing
Feeling seen, heard, valued, respected, included, and safe is the foundational bedrock of belonging. When you experience it, it’s like you have found your people. A group that gets you and supports you, where you…
The Uncarved Block: Authenticity, Presence, and the Future
Have you ever heard of the Uncarved Block? It’s a concept from Daoism that serves as a powerful metaphor for personal growth and resilience. In this post, I’ll share how we can leverage the idea…
Bridging Divides & Building Unity: The Future of Humanity is Now
We are standing at the threshold of a profound change in human consciousness. Look at the political divide happening throughout the world. There seems to be a distinction between people who want to progress toward…