I was watching the final episode (Season 1, Episode 10) of ‘Alert, Missing Persons Unit’. In one of the final scenes, reincarnated detective Kemi Adebayo (Adeola Role) speaks some of the most beautiful words and shares one of the most beautiful lessons of the spirit. I am well aware that this is a fictional show,…
Reaction to Pink’s ‘Trustfall’
Pink’s song ‘Trustfall’, is playing in the background as I write this. My body reacts and I can barely sit still. My foot taps and my shoulders move in the stupid way only white people like myself naively think we can dance. Even my fingers type in tandem and rhythmically to the music as it…
Improve Listening Skills: My Next Skill to Learn
“Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools (speak) because they have to say something.” – Plato This is an important quote for me personally. I need to improve my listening skills. I so often have something to say. Often I am the person that I cannot stand in situations of communication but…
True Love IS Love Before Understanding
I believe that we are souls from a much greater realm. We are on a great journey. We are on this earth to learn the meaning of true love. So, what does love mean to you? Love is impossible to define. Love is demonstrated. Through our demonstrations and actions of love, we paint a picture…
Montgomery High School Stabbing – My Reflections
This is a free write of my thoughts and emotions on the Montgomery High School Stabbing here in Santa Rosa. The whole point of this entry and the whole point of any of my writings is to have the courage to face the moments of our lives head on. We Are All In This Together…
Honoring Women’s History Month and the Women in Our Personal Lives
Woman’s History Month is about more than famous women in history. This month we can honor all woman that have made a difference in our personal lives, famous or not. The women that have impacted me the most are much closer to home. I am sure this is also true for many of you. My…
Marginalized Mental Health
Coming In From The Cold On a regular basis, our organization partners with the city, the police, and other agencies to clear homeless encampments. When this occurs, we coordinate to make sure that enough shelter beds are available for those being cleared of the encampment. The hidden secret, the elephant in the room that no…
Your Personal Story Can Fuel Your Life’s Work
Inspired by a youth in Juvenile Hall – A youth in the Halls expressed interest and intent on becoming a Social Worker because the field of Social Work needed more people that ‘get it’. Which is to say, one’s lived experience could provide more value than any formal education. It is a beautiful thought that…
Living Courageously
“Fear and hunger have kept me young,” he (the magician) replied. He looked around the circle of dozing, rumbling Councilmen and winked widely… The Mayor was not offended. “It’s true,” he sighed, caressing his dinner with linked fingers. “We do lead a good life here, or if we don’t, I don’t know anything about it….
The Power of Mindset – Our Life’s Narrative
Once we learn the power of mindset, we become equipped with the ability to change our life and take back control of it’s narrative. I believe in purpose. I believe in living on purpose. I believe that in order to actualize our full potential, we must claim this purpose for ourselves. How many times have…