While trauma is now sometimes overused to describe difficult, unfavorable, or inconvenient situations, in many cases the fundamental issues faced by the people I talked to were emotional traumas.
Read MoreBut one of the great things about having ADHD has been recognizing that my enthusiasm (which is often linked to impulsivity) is also my greatest power for creativity.
Read MoreRather than shaming a person for being themselves, we ought to be celebrating our differences because they make for a livelier, more robust world.
Read MoreIt takes effort to stop the generational trauma that previous adults (whether family or society) laid at the feet of children to walk upon.
Read MoreIn this month of June, a month marked by celebrating diverse identities of all kinds, I think it is important to reflect on how many people (starting in childhood) are told - in one form or another and by various individuals or groups both in their family circles and beyond - that they are "terrible" because they differ from whatever hegemonic norm society says is the pinnacle of societal success.
Read MoreThis, of course, restricts people from being who they are, their authentic selves, and doesn't allow society to embrace the wonderful diversity that humanity has to offer.
Read MoreSince then, it has developed into an amazing, profound, and powerful work.
Read MoreThe link between scapegoats and narcissism has long been studied.
Read MoreEveryone's experiences, from a 2 year old's to a 102 year old's is equally valid.
Read MoreWe all deserve art and beauty in this world.
Read More“I only hope we can use all of our talents and creativity towards peace and love.”
Read MoreSetting healthy boundaries is often seen as “picking quarrels and provoking troubles”, as I was recently reminded during a family disagreement.
Read MoreI kept looking to others to define me for me. And they did define me - but for themselves: in their image of me, or the image of who I should be, or of who they would want to be if they were doing what I was doing.
Read MoreAnd I saw all of that in me and I saw all of me in the quilt. And that's how it got its un-name. It's an untitled piece because it simply exists.
Read MoreWe need more artists, more art. Not just in our leadership, but in general — to expose people to more beauty, and therefore to goodness — so we all become forces of good in the world.
Read More‘Look back a year ago and see where you were then compared to today. You’ve come so far. I’m so proud of you.”
Read More"Don't take your ability to create for granted."
Read MoreTo set right the past, we must create a different future.
Read MoreToday I celebrate my creative hands.
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