It is in our innate human nature, to shield ourselves psychologically from losses. Never mind the fact that it's done and irreversible. We still feel the need to convince ourselves that it wasn't really a loss. That it happened for a reason. That there's a purpose behind it that makes it all worthwhile. As I … Continue reading We Can Only Prevent Loss By Acknowledging and Learning from Them
The past year has been a sobering experience in the dark side of society. I started as a volunteer in CASA, thinking I could make a difference in the lives of underprivileged kids. A year later, one of my youths is still in a dysfunctional situation with severe psychological problems. The other has what it … Continue reading Parents Need to Take More Responsibility For Their Kids
The Trayvon Martin - George Zimmerman trial has just ended, and the righteous outpouring of outrage is dismaying. Every armchair lawyer in the country has somehow come to the foregone conclusion that the verdict is hopelessly wrong, that Zimmerman is truly guilty, that Zimmerman was some racist who was patrolling the streets looking for a black … Continue reading We Do Not Have All The Answers
When I first read about the Syrian government using chemical weapons on their own people, I too was disgusted. The urge to get involved & do something is completely understandable. Which is why, as a global humanitarian, it's so hard for me to say this: We really need to stay out of this conflict and … Continue reading Helping or Meddling
Hello, and welcome to my blog. Are you tired of the sensationalism, ideology & simplification that passes for mainstream media & social media these days? Me too. I believe that the discussions we participate in should aim to inform & inspire... that they should leave us at the end of each day, wiser & more … Continue reading Let’s Talk
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