Something that lies within is holding you back When it comes to taking action, you may find that it is easy to think and plan; or to be in theory mode rather than practice mode. When it comes to taking action, you simply aren't sure which...
Primary Outcome of Living is Your Legacy One could argue that the primary outcome of living is an increase in self-knowledge and the learning that grows from that knowledge is what nurture your legacy. Asking effective questions helps to nurture your growth and personal development over...
The entire book of Psalms was omitted from the Slave Bible Father to the Fatherless The word “father” can evoke a wide range of emotions in each of us. Maybe we smile when we hear the word because it brings up wonderful memories of our own fathers....
Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.” —Kahil Gibran Warning: If cultivating change and facilitating...
"Not everything that is faced can be changed: but nothing can be changed unless it is faced." — James Baldwin Think about how easy it is to get caught up in pursuing more of everything you enjoy...
Mastery requires endurance. Mastery, a word we don’t use often, is not the equivalent of what we might consider its cognate—perfectionism—an inhuman aim motivated by a concern with how others view us. Mastery is also not the same as success—an event-based victory based on a...
“Intuition enlightens and so links up with pure thought. They together become an intelligence which is not simply of the brain, which does not calculate, but feels and thinks.” —Piet Mondrian Photo by Ava Sol on Unsplash As society becomes more evolved, there is a greater emphasis...
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” — Alice Walker Do you believe that repetition of words creates repetition of thoughts, and repetition of thoughts creates reality? Whatever your answer, here's a challenge for you: Try these 6...
Critical Self-Reflection Begins With Self-image Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle." —Napoleon Hill Who are you? Your self-image plays a key role in the development of your character and influence in the world. According to John Maxwell's Law of Awareness, you must know yourself...
Dismantling racism begins with knowing who you are and the role you play as a member of a racialized society. Dismantling racism from the inside out is based on the belief that social change emerges from personal transformation. It's not just about laws and legislation or...