The Discomfort of Witnessing A Microaggression and What to Do About It
Given a well-intentioned teaching point that falls flat due to racism; Will one person in the room stand up and let the speaker know their mistake? This post revisits micro-aggressions and how our natural passive-aggressive response is so harmful on so many levels. I'll also tell you what to do.
The Power of NOT YET
Carol S. Dweck gave a powerful TedTalk 11 years ago but it only floated into my intake stream yesterday. This is one of those very powerful paradigm shifting—everyone should learn from—moments.
Editor Feedback—Is it Racism or Inexperience?
Feedback as a BIPOC writer comes with an additional levy. This is how I discern whether or not I need to (or how to) make revisions due to editor feedback.
How the Universe and Manifestation Work
How did I get here? Perseverance and hard work got me here, but emotions were also involved—I am and always will be a follower of signs.
Parenting a Teenager—I have feelings.
My son graduated from primary school. Watching him grow up has been a joy. As a mother, I have feelings. I have fears. I second-guess everything I have ever said or done. I feel his successes and failures as if they are my own.