Tag: compassion
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Why are we throwing people away….?
As the migrant crisis grows in our country, we have chosen to shuffle them around to other areas in the country, like a game of hot potato. These local governments overlook that they are people with hopes, children with dreams, and families with aspirations, unlike any American. So why are…
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It made me think…twice
This past weekend I had a moment to watch a documentary on Netflix that made me think twice. “Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates” – I know, I know most cynics will say what can one of the richest men in the world teach me that his money has not…
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Take off the mask…
Depression: “feelings of severe despondency and dejection.” I was depressed, and I didn’t even know it. I never liked the word “depressed.” I said I was at peace, but I was actually numb – The hurt was so grave I didn’t know what else to do but to mask it…
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Complicit…Are you?
Complicity the state of being an accomplice; partnership or involvement in wrongdoing: complicity in a crime. This blog became bigger than me than my opinions, experiences or conversations. I was going through a personal experience realizing that I would be complicit in the neglect of someone I love if I…
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They are completely different…but their hearts are the same.
I sat and watched as tears flowed down his tender face as he watched his older brother remember his Uncle. His older brother stood tall, spoke with grace and tenderness about the sweet memories he had with his Tio, yet the tears flowed uncontrollably. I sat quietly as the tears…
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Mrs. Dash got it right….about race!
I don’t have a law degree, nor am I a political pundit (though some of my friends say I am), but what I am is a human being with a heart…and my heart is broken. The events that occurred this weekend prompted another teachable moment for our family. In the…