My hope is that we as adults can take the time to reflect on the choices we make in terms of what kinds of conversations we engage in, what we post or share online, how much time we spend ingesting digital negativity (you are what you eat), and how we treat those that are different from us when it comes to race, gender, age, skin color, politics, and places of worship.

I call this generation the “We have had enough” generation. I believe this generation is a generation that is ready, willing, and more than capable to make change for the better.

I was almost became “casualty of more”. It took a long time, but I’m finally understanding that less is actually more.

My deep thoughts usually aren't that deep. For the past 15 years or so, I’ve put a lot of energy into living a thoughtful, peaceful, and balanced life. I feel like I’ve come a long way, but there has been an area of my life I still struggle with from time to time. An area many people struggle with…navigating the world of social media. Several years ago when all of it was still relatively new, I had built a pretty big following on Twitter and Facebook. I felt like, to maintain

“Risk factors are not predictive factors because of protective factors.” - Dr. Carl Bell

Young people want to be believed… When they say they have dreams When they say the care about their future When they say they are struggling When they say they need help When they say they are innocent

Every school student and staff member deserves to feel safe, valued, and necessary.

“Closed mouths don’t get fed”. Because my pride and ego kept me from opening mine, I had nearly starved myself personally, professionally, and almost physically.

A speaker's message shouldn't just be powerful...it should be relevant, applicable, and sustainable.

People are more impressed with your progress than your attempts to look perfect.

You do well when you do right...

If we don't respond to our children, someone else will.

As hard as it may seem, try to choose gratitude over grief.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I hope you're aware of the power of gratitude.

Everyday we have an opportunity to make an impact in big or small ways.

Our thoughts, feelings, and emotions need a place to land softly.

Nothing of any worth or value ever comes easy and success isn't guaranteed. But if you don't at least make the effort...then failure surely is. Lessons and growth only happen if you at least try.

There is no growth in giving up.

I feel like a lot of people who claim to be "Self Made" are either lying, forgetful, or inconsiderate.

It’s important that we find ways to find calm in the chaos. Three rituals that I practice so I can find calm in the chaos are; Silence, Stillness, and Solitude.