As I’ve mentioned so many times before, I’ve lived inside of my head for years and years. That is good in that I have a rich inner life complete with vivid dreams and deep reflections. I have learned to use those advantages to help me write. Of course, that characteristic is also bad because ofContinue reading “Prioritizing Peace”
Category Archives: Activism
Violence and Humanity
I would very much like to describe and solve the issue of violence and humanity within four nice, neat paragraphs. I would like to lament about the state of humanity but end with an optimistic last line about how we will all get through this together. But forgive me, I can’t seem to muster upContinue reading “Violence and Humanity”
People Make Mistakes
“Making mistakes is better than faking perfection.” -Unknown As someone who has spent her entire life trying to meet unrealistic expectations, I have overthought, over analyzed and become more than paralyzed over trying to be perfect. It’s crippling often times. But the truth is, no matter how many times you go over something, when theContinue reading “People Make Mistakes”
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 theyContinue 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 itContinue reading “Imagine”
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 takingContinue reading “Thoughtful Leadership”
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. MyContinue reading “Do Something”
Words Matter
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The events in Charlottesville and the subsequent “free speech” protests and counter-protests have made me both very angry and very pensive. I understand that our country was built upon free speech. I am a hugeContinue reading “Words Matter”
Lisa Rocha Gubernick 