We have a choice to make. We can say “It doesn’t have to be this way” with resignation, or we can say it with a fire of determination. I’m choosing the fire.
Tag: listen to understand
It’s Up to Us
This week has been a lot. This year has, too. It’s been too much. We’re seeing levels of division that haven’t been seen in decades, and there’s only one way … Continue reading It’s Up to Us
Each Chapter Shapes the Next
It was an honor to speak to the new class of graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology Program at Lebanon Valley College today. This is the first time I have … Continue reading Each Chapter Shapes the Next
Making Assumptions
Don’t assign nefarious intent where none exists. That’s a paraphrase from something Sharon McMahon once said (I wish I could remember the direct quote!), and it has stuck with me. … Continue reading Making Assumptions
Ignorance or Indifference
Is it that you don’t know?Don’t understand?Or is it something more? Are you uninformed?Misinformed?Willfully ignorant? Or is it pride thatkeeps your ears sealed,That implores you to ignoreThose who know more … Continue reading Ignorance or Indifference
What is “best” for your party may not be what’s best for your country
Sometimes what is “best” for your party is not what is “best” for your country. Sometimes, we must realize that we are wrong and choose to put principle over party. … Continue reading What is “best” for your party may not be what’s best for your country
A Guide to Evaluating Your Views
I thought it might be helpful to put together some questions you can ask yourself as you’re trying to evaluate your stances on policies or issues. Being willing to learn … Continue reading A Guide to Evaluating Your Views
On Choosing to Be American, Not Partisan
Being American, not partisan, means being willing to consider that you (or your political party) might be wrong. It means accepting that no leader is infallible, but the best ones … Continue reading On Choosing to Be American, Not Partisan
There is so much I do not know, and that’s a good thing
There is so much that I do not know, and I have learned to embrace that.
I do not mean that in the sense that I choose to be willfully ignorant, but that I choose to continually learn from others who do know. Not knowing everything means I have limitless opportunities to learn and grow.
It’s the Dress Debate (but with Politics this time)
Do you remember the blue and black dress that went viral in 2015? Some saw it as blue/black while others saw white/gold. We were all looking at the same picture, … Continue reading It’s the Dress Debate (but with Politics this time)
Even So, Joy 