If we are going to acknowledge both the freedom-seeking declaration on Independence Day and our struggle to fully realize that freedom for all people, it’s time to celebrate these holidays with new rituals that not only celebrate the past, but help…
I’ve heard many complain about sleeplessness during this pandemic time. It’s not surprising, given that we are constantly trying to understand and avoid a silent, deadly virus. That fact alone — notwithstanding any personal worries and challenges — is enough to…
Yet, even with that powerful energy moving in us and through us, I felt anxiety creep in. I am not prone to anxiety in general. I am fully vaccinated and have no secondary health concerns. Still, anxiety wormed around my consciousness.
I imagine that the latter explanations get closer to the root of the awkwardness. White-dominated United States culture masterfully avoids anything that creates discomfort of any sort – especially the discomfort of vulnerability. Any ritual requires vulnerability. We must allow ourselves…
So as you explore how you might celebrate the holiday this weekend, consider this story of the first Memorial Day and allow yourself to feel your own complicated emotions in this moment.
The goal in using listening techniques isn’t necessarily for each pairing to become best friends, but it is to forge empathy for each other. The goal is to create a level playing field where all can be truly heard. The goal…
"Don’t waste what we’ve learned about remote work, about employee needs for support (such as child care and health care), and about the work needed for true diversity, equity and inclusion by simply going back to the way things were."
"Why can’t we do a better job in our culture and lives of celebrating the courage it takes to experiment and fail, rather than only cheering when we do the “perfect” award-winning thing? Here’s the hard truth: The award-winning thing is…
The need for meaning-making storytellers is more vital than ever. We need films, visual art, poetry, music, sermons and dance to help us process the stress of the times and transform it into meaningful change. We need communities who can foster…
Those menacing voices kept me from trying to do anything until a product is “perfect.” Nevermind that none of us know exactly how to tackle the deeply ingrained habits of white supremacy.
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