The Fierce Me: An Immigrant’s Journey to Self-Empowerment

By Mahal Hudson This story starts in the year 2000, when I decided to impulsively restart my life in the wake of a broken relationship. I was naive but full of promise, and this opportunity turned out to be a…

Letting Home Happen, A True Story

By Terez Hartmann   Setting the Magic into Motion “Stop!” she said, and then Susan, the sweet little girl (portrayed by Natalie Wood) in the classic film Miracle on 34th Street, jumped out of the car and ran with everything…

2 Simple Truths to Broaden Your World

By Rev. Marla Sanderson I once had a poster on my wall that said, “Bloom where you are planted.” It’s good advice, but sometimes you just have to move on. Maybe you get a challenge that needs a new solution.…

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

By Julie Grauel Imagine being in a foreign country. You don’t know where you are, you don’t speak the language, and you’re not sure what you’re going to do. The only sure thing is that you’re staying there for one…

4 Ways to Stop Procrastination

By Rebecca A. Watson “Procrastination is opportunity’s assassin.”—Victor Kiam   After a nice walk on a Saturday, my friend told me she had some housework to do and was weighing her options. “I really don’t want to do it now,…