life
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We all think about them at some point, priorities, some of us more deeply than others. Priorities in life are the compass that guides our decisions, shapes our routines, and ultimately defines the path we walk. Sometimes, we set clear goals and stick to them, but other times, distractions and procrastination can cloud our judgment,…
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Hard work… Work hard. This idea brings to my mind echoes of my people, my grandfathers and mothers and my dad and mom. It’s not just the sense of accomplishment that comes from reaching a goal, but also the growth experienced along the way. I hear, “Anything worth having is worth working for” “You have…
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Gratitude for My Inner Strength and Caring Nature… Throughout my life, I have come to realize that certain personal traits shape who I am and how I engage with the world. Among these, empathy and resilience stand out as the qualities I value most deeply. They are not only integral to my interactions with others…
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If… IF is a big mountain to look over, at times it is insurmountable. IF money didn’t matter and I could afford to be educated, what would I be? What could I be? I would be a counselor IF I could have found an internship. I was told, and I believed that age and disability…
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As I pondered the question of what I could do more of, self-care seemed to come to mind as more of a need and something I could and should do more of… Self-care is often discussed, but many of us struggle to translate the concept into concrete, practical actions in our daily life. This question,…
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How Jeannie C. Riley’s Iconic Album Became Our Childhood Soundtrack Music has a magical way of transporting us back in time, evoking memories and emotions like nothing else can. For me, no album does that more powerfully than Jeannie C. Riley’s “Harper Valley PTA.” To many, it’s a country classic from the late 1960s, but…
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Rambling on about Navigating the Journey Within; Life is Loud. In the ceaseless unfolding of days, with their shimmering promise and shadowed uncertainty, I have learned to trust an inner compass—my personal GPS. This is not a device that chirps directions from a screen, nor a map that charts the roads etched upon the earth.…
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Rambling on about Strength, Solitude, and Guiding Others Leadership isn’t always about grand gestures—it’s often found in quiet resilience and the steady hand guiding others through uncertainty. My own story weaves together the experiences of being the eldest of three sisters, a single mother to two sons by choice, and someone who’s always relied on…
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Ramblings on the personality traits of humans… When considering human personality traits, we usually have certain ones that can catch our attention in ways that give us pause. For myself, one such trait is a consistent lack of empathy. The ability—or willingness—to understand and share the feelings of others forms the bedrock of meaningful relationships…
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