Do you remember being in kindergarten and having another child take away the toy you were playing with? While I may not remember a specific moment, I am sure that it happened. At the very least, I can remember my brother and I going a few rounds when we were young only to have our…

I recently had the incredible opportunity to see the show Hamilton in Chicago. What an amazing experience! What mind-blowing ingenuity and creativity that has made history come alive for people of all ages. Personally, I have always liked history. I’ve especially cherished stories in which a group of people cease perceiving their oppressive circumstances as…

Ralph Waldo Emerson, the American essayist, lecturer, and poet spent much of his life championing the concept of individualism. One of my favorite quotes comes from him. He once said “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” I have found this to be…

Have you ever noticed that it’s easier to be kinder and show more compassion to others than to show kindness and be compassionate with yourself? I know that this is the case with me, and I think it is likely true for many people living on Earth right now. This is a loaded issue and…