Brain fog is a trap we fall into when our emotional reaction to a negative experience keeps us frozen. If we don’t have tools to keep us moving, we get stuck where it hurts the most. All is lost Kaylin ended the call almost reluctantly. She couldn’t believe what Quincy had just told…

The polarization in this country has grown so vast that the words we use in common do not mean the same things. Is there any hope for bridging the divide? — The blog post that wrote itself I had originally intended this blog post to be on self-discipline. Then we posted an ad about our Pathfinders program on the Leading Consciously Facebook page and I was thrown into another world I had only heard about. In this world, familiar concepts (to me) — such as social justice…

Unsung heroes are all around us. Many were women; in many cases, their work was known, but men took the credit. As Women’s History Month closes out, we wanted to shout out the stories of a few of those women who were not only vital to our history but were…

The R-word can set nerves on fire. How do we talk about racism without engaging others’ emotions and shutting down their ability to think clearly? Earlier this year I had one of those conversations that has stuck with me. I casually mentioned to a White colleague that I seldom use…

Why do we self-sabotage? Why do we self-Self-sabotage occurs when we passively allow dysfunction or disaster to accumulate around us without proactively seeking a way out. We might point to unfair obstacles to better performance, or we might blame others. Much better to say I failed the test because I didn’t study or the…

In June of 2023, the Supreme Court ruled against the use of affirmative action in college admission — In June of 2023, the Supreme Court ruled against the use of affirmative action in college admission. Introduction Years ago, in a small gathering of friends, we talked about what mattered most to us in the upcoming 2008 presidential election. One friend wished for marriage equality (this was prior to its enactment). Another selected consciousness, meaning deep awareness of the interconnectedness of all things. I chose the Supreme…

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd died under the knee of a White Minneapolis police officer while handcuffed and lying face down. His death spurred local protests which expanded nationally and then internationally. …

Interplay between victims and perpetrators: those who owned slaves/were slaves, Germans/Israelis of the Holocaust, or oppressors/ indigenous people. At a glance Condoleezza Rice ignites a firestorm on The View The alleged consequences of teaching critical race theory The foundation of America was built on race Focus on the system, not individuals Properly taught…

My journey through Fisher’s process of transition — John Fisher depicts the emotional roller coaster we ride during a change. Jean uses the graphic to illustrate her journey toward realizing a vision. This new year, are you considering embarking on the daunting task of personal change? Every year or so, I take this on big time. I refer…