I was a sophomore in college on September 11th. I have all sorts of memories of the day—the horror, the sadness, the fear—but what lingers most isn’t only the tragedy, it’s the humanity. When classes […]
Tag: compassion
The Power of Patience in Motherhood
Mothering is the kind of work that keeps me in a constant state of questioning. Raising two daughters in a world that claims progress for women while simultaneously restricting their worth and rights feels both […]
Real/rude
“Replacing rudeness and impatience with the Golden Rule may not change the world, but it will change your world and your relationships.” ― Steve Shallenberger, Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders I like to […]
Stop and Start: The Ride of Happiness
“We found that the happiest people take pleasure in other people’s successes and show concern in the face of others’ failures. A completely different portrait, however, has emerged of a typical unhappy person—namely, as someone […]
The Forty Files 