As the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community celebrate Lunar New Year, we embrace its intent of renewal and hope. The start of this auspicious time is marred by an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, fueling economic uncertainty, political unrest, and racial injustice. Yet as we address diversity, equity, and inclusion, it is …
Creating Your Mantra
For Christmas 2019, I asked for an LED letter board. I thought it would be fun to have a quote or saying lit up for my family to see. My goal was to change the board every week with a new saying. I will admit that in one year there were only 29 new messages, but I did take the time to think about what I would post. And every time I put a new …
One Nation Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice For All
It’s been quite a crazy time in the United States of America. One of my observations is that we were NOT one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all as our pledge of allegiance declares. Maybe we get a pass since the kids were not in school to say the pledge every morning due to COVID-19, but geez, this was the most …
Expectations & Experiences
I fully connected with this message from Dr. Gary Chapman who is the author of The 5 Love Languages. It is a gentle reminder to have appreciation for our relationships. Given enough time, conflict and frustration will inevitably arise within relationships. Whether a coworker, friend, parent, child, or spouse, one simply cannot avoid the …