Soul Stories: When Death Strikes Too Soon

The last time my brother was alive on May 17, his birthday, was the year 2004. I’ve now lived through 12 years of birthdays without the birthday boy. He died just a few weeks later as a 21-year-old boy doing things 21-year-old boys do. I was 18. I don’t typically speak about my grief becauseContinue reading “Soul Stories: When Death Strikes Too Soon”

Soul Stories: I Cried at Work

What happens when a woman cries at work? Does it ruin her credibility, showing that she cannot transcend her emotions in a professional setting? Or does it allow an opportunity for people to see how important something is to her, how vulnerable she can be, and how human condition follows us, even when we’re inContinue reading “Soul Stories: I Cried at Work”

Authentic Living: Embracing the Craziness of Change

I’m trying something new with this column; my goal is to inspire people to line up intentions for their weeks and then reflect on how they achieved those intentions. It’s part of growth and conscious living, so why not hold each other accountable? 🙂 The only way to have a truly satisfying life, in myContinue reading “Authentic Living: Embracing the Craziness of Change”