She is highly principled! Years ago, in my absence, my wonderful sister, Jessie, described me as such. I was honored to hear it because Jessie is like none other! She knows me well, and as usual, she was onto something: The tendency to stick to my values and principles is […]
Last week, in the piece: What Truly Matters? I shared a skill I view as critical in a life partner! Given the long list of beneficial characteristics one can strive for, let me articulate a bit more about why the skill of decision-making is so significant! The reason for […]
About fifteen years ago, I made a daring decision! I took a five-week trip to Africa and completely unplugged: no cellphone, laptop, or social media. While there, I was excited for much and enjoyed plenty! – Warm weather, an abundance of exotic fruits, and candid conversations. But I was not […]
Almost ten years ago, on a cloudy spring Saturday morning, I went to the grocery store. – I had no expectations other than to get some veggies, cheese, crackers, and a pot of purple orchids. While walking into the store, I saw a man standing next to the entrance, holding […]
We all have needs and wants: Sometimes, we get all we want and then some. Other times, we hear no when we desperately want to hear yes. In those moments, a twinkle of hope may flicker when we are encouraged to try again. At less hopeful moments, our hearts might […]