Adapting to Our Current Reality by Staying Together Through the Unknowns

Our daily lives have shifted drastically within the matter of a month. I went from being at a concert to beginning the lifestyle known as “social distancing.” Anxiety, frustration, and sadness are flowing higher these days, but connecting with those around me and practicing gratitude makes these unknown times a little less scary. Continue reading Adapting to Our Current Reality by Staying Together Through the Unknowns

International Women’s Day: I Come As One, But Stand for Ten Thousand

“I come as one, but I stand for 10,000” – Maya Angelo This quote is from a poem called “Grandmother” written by Dr. Maya Angelo What does it mean? I interpret the quote as: As an individual you are influenced by those who came generations before you, and that you embody more than just yourself when given the chance to inspire others. Our encounters with other people throughout … Continue reading International Women’s Day: I Come As One, But Stand for Ten Thousand

Little Minds See Many Things

I work at the YMCA in my city as an After-School Program Leader. The children that I work with have such an enthusiastic energy about them. They each have their own spark that they bring to the program. (They also bring sticky fingers, pokemon cards, and don’t even get me started about those fidget spinners). About 20-30 boys and girls, grades 1 to 8, gather … Continue reading Little Minds See Many Things