Published inPublishous·Mar 4, 2020Member-onlyHow to Punch Fear in the Face When Scary Stuff HappensChanneling energy into positive action — We can easily let fear derail us from doing things that matter. See fear for what it is – something to propel you to deeper understanding, and toward action. Right now, the Coronavirus is dominating the news cycle. Who would think something so small could upstage everything else? …Mindset5 min readMindset5 min read
Published inPublishous·Dec 31, 2019Member-onlyHow to Change Your Amazing Self for Good: Journaling & Intentional Gratitude“Live your life like you are 80 years old looking back on your teenage years.” — Taylor Swift Wow, I wouldn’t have expected that quote from a now-30-year-old. I’m not quite sure when Taylor Swift actually said that, but it is a statement packed with sound wisdom. Why? Because so…Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
Published inPublishous·Dec 27, 2019Member-onlyHow to Change Your Amazing Self for Good: Your HealthOn transformation and how to choose your best self Here we sit at the end of 2019. How was it for you? Every year around this time millions — perhaps billions — of people begin to think about how they can get a fresh start and make a change in…Health10 min readHealth10 min read
Published ina Few Words·Oct 12, 2019Member-onlyCelebrating the reBirth of the Wondrous in MeAn ode to the adventure in the second half of a woman’s life Well past my prime — or so the world would say Now in my fifties, in some cultures and eras I’m throw-away But I don’t feel that way. Ready to take off, to fly high, to explode …Life3 min readLife3 min read
Sep 29, 2019Member-onlyWhat Happens When You and I Pursue Civil DiscourseIs it better to just keep your head down when it comes to politics, or share what you believe to be true, risking you might “stir the pot” and potentially alienate people whom you otherwise care about? This question is front and center on my mind because I just “stirred…Politics6 min readPolitics6 min read
Published inPublishous·Sep 27, 2019Member-onlyGo Ahead, You Have Permission: Transform Your LifeWe all carry issues from our childhood into our adult life. But we can choose whether or not we will be defined by them. Some people are weighed down with more childhood issues, some less. …Education7 min readEducation7 min read
Published inPublishous·Sep 14, 2019Member-onlyWhen Good Things End, Say Hello to New OpportunitiesChange is hard, but necessary. And inevitable. How do you face change? These reflections on change, transformation and moving forward — against the backdrop of the final Tribe Conference — may inspire you. Go ahead…read on! The lights dimmed and the drumroll began. …Community5 min readCommunity5 min read
Jul 11, 2019Member-onlyGive Your Child a Remarkable Gift: An Open MindWhat impact can you have if you deliberately raise your children with a heart and mind for the world? And, what does this mean in the first place? I have come to believe it is very easy to give your children the impression that people around the world live just…Parenting4 min readParenting4 min read
Published inAscent Publication·Jul 6, 2019Member-onlyWhat Happens When Your Friendships Celebrate Differences?We’re so inclined to seek out the commonalities in our relationships. And that makes sense. But what if we explored the beauty in the differences as well? The sunshine overhead bore down as Sakina adjusted her headscarf. …Friendship6 min readFriendship6 min read
Jun 27, 2019Member-onlyTravel Around the World with Kids on the Cheap & EasyTrying to get out the door with your little kids? How about traveling? If you’re not finding it easy but still have that adventure bug, read on! Luggage check. Diapers? Check. Diaper rash cream? Bottles? Check. Sippy cup? Check. Bib? Check. Tiny forks and spoons? Check. Baby medicines, just in…Parenting5 min readParenting5 min read