What’s that, friends? You feel that gorgeous sunshine on your back and hear those birds chirping? Yup, it’s officially SUMMER! And to all the readers of the world, that means one very, very important thing: it’s time to dig into that summer reading list! Been a little too distracted byContinue Reading
I can’t open social media without cringing. The opinions. The misunderstandings. The arguments. The complete lack of empathy. How did we get to the place where a child is snatched off a beach by an alligator, and the parents are ruthlessly attacked and shamed on social media? Why do we use every conceivable catastrophic event to push our own agendas? When was the last time we spent time with someone who hails from a different part of life/varied belief system/other culture?Continue Reading
Are you afraid of the world? We live in a world consumed by fear. Fear of what might happen. Fear of people who spout opposing views. Fear of those who worship differently. Fear of worst possible outcomes, spelled out and dissected all over twenty-four hour news.
I saw this Liz Gilbert quote in a New York Times interview a couple of weeks ago, and it spoke to me. Fear keeps us from being curious. When we’re afraid, we don’t challenge systems or ask questions. We shun adventure in favor of safety and security and sameness. Maybe we let fear keep us from living lives we’re meant to lead.Continue Reading