The Weight of Silence

Why have I been silent all of these years?


A quiet, sterile surface,


afraid of not having answers,


afraid of my own ignorance and privilege,


afraid of ruffling feathers.


I have been silent.


Silent like tears falling at night,


silent like a flower wilting to powder,


silent…

Mindful Dialogue: Politics and Kids

In recent weeks, I have had some difficult conversations with my two sons, who are eight and five years old. In the spirit of full disclosure, I had secretly hoped that a social studies teacher, or a clever Disney movie with an underlying message on immigration and…

More Than Just A Question

A question becomes more than just a question when it’s transformed from a superficial or challenging statement into an expression of love.

The image above is the infinity symbol — two circles elegantly and inextricably linked. Read on to see what they…

A Better Way to Run the Race

“Leaders are frequently limited by their vision, rather than by their abilities.” — R.T. Bennett

Are you driven by what’s pursuing you or by what you’re pursuing?