Never to Leave Me Alone: Resilience, Clarity, and Doubt in MLK
“Walk with [God] this morning and believe in him and do what is right and he’ll be with you even until the consummation of the ages. Yes, I’ve seen the lightning flash, I’ve heard the thunder roll, I’ve felt sin’s … Continue reading Never to Leave Me Alone: Resilience, Clarity, and Doubt in MLK
A change gon’ come
So, you watched “Origins” ———now what? You “liked” the post that Tamika Mallory had up yesterday, and you thought about donating to Sean King’s latest GoFundMe. Is that it? – It can’t be it – we can’t afford that to … Continue reading A change gon’ come
And Still, We Rise
The greatest testimony of Black people has been our ability to thrive in spite of obstacles placed in our way for our failure. We work twice as hard for half as much, and as Mya Angelo said, And Still We … Continue reading And Still, We Rise
Resilience Unveiled: Confronting DEI Challenges in a Global Context
In the complex terrain of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, we confront the intricate web of systemic injustices entrenched within our society. Each step forward feels like a battle against the shadows of the past, a daunting task that … Continue reading Resilience Unveiled: Confronting DEI Challenges in a Global Context
Resilience
With present-day Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) efforts on the brink of finding their place with reconstruction, civil rights, voting rights, and affirmative action, upon the scrap heap of history of past racial justice initiatives, Racial justice seekers, including marginalized communities … Continue reading Resilience
Using the Window of Tolerance to Build Resilience
The word resilience gets tossed around a lot and it means different things to different people. Webster defines resilience as, “ a: capable of withstanding shock without permanent deformation or rupture. b: tending to recover from or adjust easily to … Continue reading Using the Window of Tolerance to Build Resilience
Resilience
Resilience is the art of giving thanks when less is more. It is seeing expectancy when there seems to be no end. It is simply staying true to what matters most; faith, respect, dignity, and persistence. Resilience is often displayed … Continue reading Resilience
The Resiliency of a Tree
Although my seasonal allergies would disagree, I love the spring. It is amazing to see trees take on a new shape as tiny green buds appear on their branches, signaling the start of a new season. We know from experience … Continue reading The Resiliency of a Tree
The Resilience Music of Mavis Staples
The American Psychological Association defines resilience as “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.” If I were to give an … Continue reading The Resilience Music of Mavis Staples
