The fallen knight

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.

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.

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.

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.

Most of us need a harbinger of truth to pull us back from the growing chasm created by politics. A Kalyana Mithra is a 'good or admirable friend'. They offer mentorship, act as a guide or spiritual ally, and contribute to spiritual and ethical growth. In writing, these are our editors and producers.