Reciprocity

Reciprocity

“The trees act not as individuals, but somehow as a collective. Exactly how they do this, we don’t yet know. But what we see is the power of unity. What happens to one happens to us all. We can starve together or feast together.” ― Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding...
Stand Out!

Stand Out!

“Stand out. Someone has to. It is easy to follow along. It can feel strange to do or say something different. But without the unease, there is no freedom. Remember Rosa Parks. The moment you set an example, the spell of the status quo is broken, and others will...
Making Choices

Making Choices

“Perseverance is a choice. It’s not a simple, one-time choice, …. having to make a choice every day keeps us alert and present.” Margaret Wheatley The idea is that every day we make choices, we make decisions, we have to decide if we have the...
The Value of Questions

The Value of Questions

“Is it ‘wishy-washy’ to consider both sides of an issue?  Does it put you in danger of accepting all viewpoints as equally valid, even in cases where one view might be uninformed or perhaps malevolent?  In a word, no.  The willingness to consider...
Dare to be Wrong

Dare to be Wrong

“Start being wrong and suddenly anything is possible. You are no longer trying to be perfect. … Of course, being wrong is a risk. People worry about suggesting stupid ideas because of what others might think. … Risks are a measure of people. People...