“Sufficient to the day is the evil thereof.” Don’t create troubles before they exist. When situations appear hopeless, I’m reminded of the importance of taking a step, making observations, setting intentions, then taking another step. This is sometimes what progress looks like.

The answer is more gratitude.

Today I am reflecting on the impact of poverty on generations of people here and abroad. I am reminded how money as well as access to high-quality choices are both necessary to move from surviving to thriving. $$$, social networks and focus of intellectual curiosity all matter!

If you’re unbothered or mildly bothered by the 1st knee, but outraged by the 2nd, then, in my father’s words, you’re “more devoted to order than to justice.” And more passionate about an anthem that supposedly symbolizes freedom than you are about a Black man’s freedom to live.

If there is any truth to the adage "When it rains, it pours!" then perhaps this is evidence that Life is metaphorical and occurs abundantly.

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One of my favorite pics of Dr. King reminds me that all heroes are also human. I therefore accept all of you and me.

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"We don't fear the future we shape it." President Obama

Being assertive doesn't = being demanding. The former is driven by clarity of what you want, the latter is driven by fear of not getting it.

Overheard in a recent conversation Q: How do you know when you have encountered a leader? A: Others feel better after engaging them vs worse

I've found much more fulfillment in my pursuits toward self-discovery, than any attempts to fit in.

Recently overheard re: the importance of courageous leadership - "If you show up like hope, people will hand you their hopelessness."

Life is grace. I experience its intensity to the same degree that I allow myself to feel and express the emotions of each moment.

Appreciating the sentiments of this quote from essence: “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. “

After a full week of stretching outside of my comfort zone work in “the world”, I can truly say that there is no place like “OM”!

During the 50th year of Dr. MLK, Jr.’s murder, I invite you to join me in considering what it looks like to live for what you believe, instead of dying for it. There is nothing noble about sacrificing well-being for freedom that is already yours. Your presence matters more.

I can’t help but to wonder: What is our shared vision for being in community with each other today, now that so many of us can choose where and how we live? What does it look like now?