05/31/2020
31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance
Beyond addressing issues of race and racism, this children’s reading list focuses on taking action. It highlights resistance, resilience and activism; and seeks to empower youth to participate in the ongoing movement for racial justice.
10/14/2017
How to Move Forward Once You’ve Hit Bottom
Pema Chodron tells the story of when, having hit rock bottom, she asked her teacher what to do.
10/13/2017
Ten Uncomfortable Deeds That Will Pay Off Forever
T.S. Eliot was clearly onto something when he asked, “If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?” The very act of stepping
08/29/2017
Hard to share this but I know it's important for me to do it. My dad is starting chemo tomorrow. Prostate cancer was already treated early this year. Now there's a spot on his pelvis bone which requires chemo. 😓
Click here to support Close Friend with Metastatic Cancer organized by Paula Coomer
I'm looking for angels. My dear friend Amandus W., who was born in the middle of a bombing raid in Berlin, and who has worked in coal mines, worked as a fireman, built stunning, beautiful anything-you-can-name (including entire chunks of houses) from leftovers and salvaged materials, and made us...
08/10/2017
15 Critical Habits of Mentally Tough People
We all reach critical points in our lives where our mental toughness is tested. It might be a toxic friend or colleague, a dead-end job, or a
08/07/2017
I think these habits are probably equally transferable to parenting.
12 Essential Habits of Exceptional Leaders | HuffPost
Dr. Travis Bradberry, Contributor TalentSmart, President and 'Emotional Intelligence 2.0,' Coauthor 12 Essential Habits of Exceptional Leaders 08/05/2017 03:34 pm ET | Updated 16 minutes ago Getty Great leadership is a difficult thing to pin down and understand. Dr. Travis Bradberry explains 12 habi...
04/14/2017
How I Learned About the Perils of Grit
Rethinking simple explanations for complicated problems.
02/21/2017
How to Close a Gender Gap: Let Employees Control Their Schedules
A new company places women in jobs that give them schedule flexibility, which economists say can make a big difference.
10/28/2016
12 Reasons You're Not As Happy As You Should Be
Research shows that your habits create happiness more than anything else in life. These will make you happier today.