Winding along the waters of Lagos, Portugal revealed the most exquisite caves and grottos. The names of these natural structures were mostly symbolic – the one above is called The Telescope. Telescope in Greek means ‘far seeing’ which literally describes how it functions. When we peer through a telescope, we illuminate and bring into focus …
I had a ‘back down memory lane’ remembrance of my dad’s vision and impact with the International YMCA thanks to the honor of recently hosting a Tea and Conversation event in my home for the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington. In preparation, I had looked back on an article printed in 1968, in which my father …
What does the word ‘basic’ conjure up in your mind? Every time I see a clothesline it reminds me of basics, wholeness and simplicity. Yes, I can imagine what other thoughts might come up … Not many of us want to go back to ‘antiquated’ ways of living. On the other hand, many of us …
Do you ever get caught up in protecting your space … that sense of ownership of what you consider to be yours, personally and professionally? We want to stand out from the crowd. And, we do not want someone else to take our stuff and claim it as their own creation. It’s okay to admit …
I Got this! Have you ever been under the illusion that what you want to achieve is going to take you a much shorter time than it takes most people? You can see where you’re going, define it, almost taste and touch it. You may also believe in the short cuts. “No, it won’t take …
Without hesitation, the captain of our boat steered toward four men who needed help. Even from a distance, I could see that one of them was dumping bucket loads of water from their small fishing vessel back into the sea. There was no danger; however, they weren’t going to get anywhere fast without some form …
Fifty years ago, I was in London, England – 16 years old at the time. Our parents woke my sisters and I up to make sure we had the opportunity to witness the moon landing – the ultimate result of thinking it could be done. My father was a firm believer in thinking that you …
Two weeks ago, I was intrigued by the beautiful story that my friend Sarah’s soon to be husband told a couple of us the day before they stood together and said their vows in a quaint church in Gothenburg, Sweden. He shared how he first heard Ben E. King’s song and the significance of …
Yesterday my earth son, William, sent me this adorable picture of my grandson, Theo. Although I couldn’t see the expression of wonderment and curiosity on his face, just look at how his body tells the story. He has begun what we hope will be a never-ending joy for exploring new worlds. Everything is an adventure. …
Choose is a powerful verb. We are choosing all the time. The problem is often the BIG choices we must make. Yes, that one! It’s a little disconcerting for many of us. It means we must first determine what we really want or desire. It requires us to decide. Our fears may be that we …
If there is one story I hear from women all over the world, it’s that they are challenged and frustrated by their inability to really look after and honor themselves. There are millions of professional women who feel like we don’t have enough hours in the day for work, family and friends, let alone time …
On the Eastern Hemisphere of our earth we are celebrating spring, the warming of the earth’s crust and bright, longer days. Time to lighten up! I can sometimes carry, or more like drag, heaviness around. I bet you can too. Think about it. Well, okay, don’t think too deeply about it because, after all, the …
The Far East IS far away from the suburbs of Washington, D.C. During my almost 15-hour return flight, on March 12, 2019 from Hong Kong to Washington, D.C. these reflective words above came to me: Teams, Temples, Thought & Action. The 10th Annual Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, March 1-3, 2019 (thank …
Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, communities gathered around campfires and told stories, sang songs and communicated about all that touched their lives. Most of us long for communication that has more depth. We long to tap into each other’s hearts and minds. Today’s shortened messages don’t feel complete, and we often …
Today, my father, Moses L. Perry, would have been 90 years old. During the 18 years he spent working on the African continent, (Jinja, Uganda, Lagos, Nigeria and finally, Accra, Ghana), he left a unique legacy of international leadership, especially among thousands of youth and young adults. ‹ › We acknowledge our stories, lessons and …
Are you in love with life?! Sure, you can look out into the world and find poverty, sadness and pain. You can also look and see just the opposite – hope, love, inspiration and new possibilities. Like the moral of a Native American parable, you will see more of whichever one (wolf) you feed the …
Staying on the Path Series – Step 3, Life Is A Mountain Read More »
Do you find it easy to become discouraged? Disempowering attitudes can quickly morph into states of being that send us spiraling down our path – the exact opposite direction from which we had planned to travel. Fifteen years ago my two sisters and I failed in our attempt to reach Mt. Kilimanjaro’s 19,341 foot peak. …
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Do you make time to watch the always-available news? Check. Do you enjoy your favorite weekly shows? Absolutely. And, how frequently do you observe a clear picture of where you’re going? Pardon? Isn’t it amazing how we allocate so much time to ‘all things external’ and so little tuning into the ‘internal powers’ that keep …
Staying on the Path Series- Step 1, See Where You’re Going Read More »
Yes, it’s that time of year where many of us – even if secretly – are placing our walking sticks on the ground – setting out to accomplish our goals and intentions. As Lao-Tzu once told us, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” or proposed as a more accurate translation: …
If our lives were like a glass bowl, we would be able to clearly see within. What would you change? It often takes courage to face the results of the choices we made yesterday, last year or even a decade ago. Sometimes we need someone to remind us that we can change direction. Ultimately, and …
