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 MoreEach of these anecdotes reminds me of a quote from a movie by the Kazdan brothers: “Some people think because they are stronger, or meaner, that they can push you around. I've seen a lot of that. But it's only true if you let it be. The world is what you make of it.”
Read More“As you create, you will naturally improve. Do not wait until you think you are good enough to start. You are always good enough to start improving.”
Read More“I only hope we can use all of our talents and creativity towards peace and love.”
Read MoreBusiness mentors are there to help someone change their mindset and approach to business success.
Read MoreHowever, when I create a work of art, I tend to follow an intuitive path, allowing the art to take me on its own journey and show me where it wants to go.
Read More"I don't like to write, but I love having written." - Dorothy L. Sayers
Read MoreIn that moment I felt a cleansing of my heart and my spirit.
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 MoreI read a horoscope at the start of 2020 that said this would be the year for “Giving ourselves care, courage, and commitment.”
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