Thinking
The Words You Don’t Say Still Shape You
Self‑doubt has a way of convincing us to stay quiet, but the truth is that silence can wound us more deeply than honesty ever will. A brief reminder to use …
The Superpower I Want—and the one I fear
I don’t want superhuman hearing, mind‑reading, or any ability that forces me to deal with other people’s chaos. Honestly, the only superpower I’ve ever wanted is invisibility — just not …
Never Underestimate the Power of Pearls
Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door … because time is as fickle as a prom queen and has “her” own agenda …
Heed the Wisdom of the Lorax
A three-minute Paris Agreement tutorial + a little advice from the Lorax: “Give a shit about what’s happening here. Recycle. You can do that one thing.” …
One in Four People Don’t Have Access to Clean Water
Finally. Water is being consumed more in the U.S. than soda … but at what price? Roughly 75% of single-use bottles end up in landfills. Makes you think, doesn’t it?! …
I Mean, it Seemed Like a Good Idea—but doesn’t everything at one point?
One moment’s decision can be something you regret forever, or something you revel in. Either way, it sticks with you … but, does it become part of your “destiny?” …
Be Like Dorothy (stop worrying about failure)
What if you slapped on your ruby slippers and just enjoyed the walk (or the skip) and all the people you meet, the things you discover—and who you become along …
Someone Should’ve Told Me the Stove Was Hot
Do I create a safe barrier with a “potholder” and touch it anyway? Soak my hand in cold water for a few minutes and then try and touch the stove …
Is it Time to Limit Freedom of Speech?
How do we protect people from undue harassment and false statements that the anonymous sometimes make (internet trolls) without eradicating the most basic of rights? Freedom of speech is a wonderful …