Choosing teams

Humans have an innate desire to belong, to be part of a team, group, or community. We naturally seek out those who share our ideals, beliefs, and physical similarities. It’s comforting to be surrounded by like-minded individuals who affirm our perspectives. Who...

A tapestry of possibilities

Today in the US, we celebrate Juneteenth, the ideals of possibility. Where history dances with hope, it’s a journey of liberation, shedding the weight of the past and embracing a future filled with unity and justice. The stories of resilience and triumph, hidden...

Challenge network

You are who you are. Getting to where you are required hard work and, no doubt, perseverance in thought and purpose. You have some strong opinions and are even open-minded, you follow a typical path, and it is that consistency in thinking that makes you who you...

Not in vain

When Martin Luther King Jr. steadfastly persevered with a purpose to attain equality for all the people of the United States of America, he did so to the extent that it led to his death. This dedication he made to a purpose beyond himself is most notable. While...

Abundance among weeds

Weeds are considered a blight, a nuisance, and an invasive presence by most avid gardeners and farmers. They are unintended and uninvited, and the question is, how does one get rid of them? Naturally, we go to lengths to eradicate the nuisance. In the eighteenth...