I think it’s time I loosened up a little in this blog. Most of my posts thus far have been quite serious and reflective, which clearly is important in life. But I think one of the absolute most important things in life is keeping a good sense of humor. My husband makes me laugh incessantlyContinueContinue reading “Keeping Humor Alive in Baking”
Author Archives: Lisa Rocha Gubernick
How Can We Help?
On NPR this morning I tuned into a discussion with a journalist who had recently spent time in North Korea. I instantly thought of when Otto Warmbier was “released” earlier this year, right before his death. I watched the TV in complete horror as I became sick to my stomach imagining what awful things theyContinueContinue reading “How Can We Help?”
Imagine
“You may say I’m a dreamer But I’m not the only one I hope some day you’ll join us And the world will be as one” -John Lennon, Imagine I have always been someone who sees the world not as it is, but as it could be. That can be a good thing and itContinueContinue reading “Imagine”
Don’t Underestimate Me
“You’re not that smart, you just work hard.” -Sister Mary Ann to me in the first grade. On the website, http://www.simplypsychology.org, Saul McLeod discusses Carl Rogers’ (1959) belief that self concept has three different components: the view you have of yourself (self image), how much value you place on yourself (self esteem or self-worth), [and] what youContinueContinue reading “Don’t Underestimate Me”
Thoughtful Leadership
“You know, great powers don’t get angry, great powers don’t make decisions hastily in a crisis.” -John R Allen During my career, I have been lucky enough to lead teams and truly make a difference in individual’s lives. And as with any such opportunity, there have been critiques. I have sometimes been criticized for takingContinueContinue reading “Thoughtful Leadership”
Nutrition for the Soul
“Take Time to do What Makes Your Soul Happy”-Unknown I’ve been reading seriously for about a year now about physical nutrition. I’m forever trying to get healthy and get to my ideal weight, while constantly falling prey to eating due to stress and emotions. I truly believe that if you get your sustenance right, theContinueContinue reading “Nutrition for the Soul”
Take a Risk
“We are all living in cages with the door wide open” – George Lucas I have always suffered from anxiety, ever since I was a little kid. I’m sure there’s tons of reasons for it; some hereditary, some conditioned. But it’s gotten worse as I’ve gotten older and with the additional responsibilities of work andContinueContinue reading “Take a Risk”
Do Something
“To me, freedom entitles you to do something, not to not do something.” -Shel Silverstein This week, I encountered several major instances of social injustice, just within my small circle of influence. The phrase “no good deed goes unpunished,” by Clare Boothe Luce, echoed loudly and repeatedly in my head, as if by megaphone. MyContinueContinue reading “Do Something”
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