Are You Sure?As we step into 2025, I’ve been reflecting on a simple but transformative question shared by Thich Nhat Hanh: “Are you sure?” This question…Dec 17, 2024Dec 17, 2024
The Other F*** WordWhen I was in my twenties, I spent a few years studying with a spiritual teacher whose teachings centered on working with fear. Big fears…Nov 23, 2024Nov 23, 2024
Healing BurnoutTwo weeks ago, I had the opportunity to lead a room full of administrators in a deep exploration of the complexities of burnout. As we…Oct 24, 2024Oct 24, 2024
Softening the Fire: Exploring the Sadness Beneath AngerAnger is a powerful, fiery emotion — sharp, energizing, and often overwhelming. Yet, if we take a moment to sit with it, we may find that…Sep 30, 2024Sep 30, 2024
The Power of Pronouncing Names Correctly: An Essential Equity PracticeOver the past months, we’ve all witnessed how the Right intentionally mispronounces Vice President Kamala Harris’s first name, attempting…Sep 29, 2024Sep 29, 2024
The Power of Leaning into Not KnowingBeing a mom has been my greatest teacher in releasing control. It’s a constant reminder that I am not the general manager of the universe…Aug 15, 2024Aug 15, 2024
People of the Global Majority: Redefining Identity Separate From WhitenessMy sense of identity has undergone many changes over the years. Growing up, I identified as Indian-American, South Asian-American, or…Jul 29, 2024Jul 29, 2024
Why Blame Holds You Back (And What to Do Instead)My life is incredibly full right now. I’m 44, navigating the care of aging parents with health challenges, nurturing a young child who…Jul 25, 2024Jul 25, 2024
Unlocking the Secret Powers of TendernessFor the past several years I’ve been working as a leader in the field of Emotional Intelligence and in 2022 was honored to be recognized as…Jun 25, 2024Jun 25, 2024
Expanding the Vision of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) to Cultivate Beloved CommunitySocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) must ultimately focus on creating the future, not just fixing the present. I am an educator because…Jun 25, 2024Jun 25, 2024
