THE BLOG

Let This Be the Decade That We Actually Do Something About Ending Racism
I can remember when Dr. King was killed. My mother sobbed and my dad looked profoundly sad. They had moved my sister and I into an all white neighborhood three years before his death and we were dealing with a lot. My parents, my mother in particular, knew that the...

Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!
A behind the scenes look. I posted something on social media recently that tugged at a lot of hearts. You know me, I am big on us getting better at being in relationship with each other in every area of our lives. That means home, work, school, religious institutions,...

The Body Speaks – Are You Listening?
I wasn't. Her body language said so much. I could see the discomfort long before it was her turn to speak. Twisting uncomfortably in her chair, a frown appearing, disappearing and reappearing. I had the feeling that her palms were sweaty, eyes looking down a lot while...

Resolving Conflicts Easier: 3 Simple Ways to Build Relationships That Many People Miss
No matter what conflicts arise, I try to build or maintain relationships as a primary goal. Yesterday on my way to the airport, I had to stop at the ATM at my neighborhood TD Bank. Now, I always leave plenty of time (try to reduce the amount of unnecessary conflict),...

Loving Yourself Is a Way Out of Fear
Let me talk to parents a moment here. “To fear is one thing. To let fear grab you by the tail and swing you around is another.” - Katherine Paterson, author children’s novels Fear Wears Many Disguises Fear is a very strong motivator. It’s an invisible accomplice in...