Note: This blog was written during Dr. Allen’s trip last week. I’m visiting the North Shore of Lake Superior. The waves are up and crashing onto the granite rocks after yesterday’s rain. The wind is stronger today. The trees are just starting to fill...
Recently I discovered the poem Stubborn Ounces by author, poet, and psychologist Bonaro W. Overstreet. It captures perfectly the way I am choosing to act in my life. And it captures the spirit of active hope – and why it’s so important to understand the...
As reports on the significance of the climate crisis increase, it’s not uncommon for individuals to believe there is nothing they can do to change the future. This “there is nothing I can do” attitude is something we need to reframe in the minds of ourselves,...
A lot of people are talking about the current labor shortages around the world. Some baby boomers are retiring earlier than planned as the result of a pandemic-induced “perspective check” on their work habits. Many Gen Z and Millennials are experiencing...
The Minneapolis Foundation’s Catalyst Initiative honors and fosters culturally authentic self-care practices to advance the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. I have worked closely with the organization’s Executive Director, Suzanne...
