The 3 C’s- Corruption Collapses Community

“I submit that an individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for law.“ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I admit I am no politicalContinue reading “The 3 C’s- Corruption Collapses Community”

Democracy- The Healing Path in Moving Forward as a Nation

“I rebel against this idea that politics has to be a place full of ego and where you’re constantly focused on scoring hits against each one another. Yes, we need a robust Democracy, but you can be strong, and you can be kind.“ Jacinda Arden November 8th, 2020- It was 4 in the morning inContinue reading “Democracy- The Healing Path in Moving Forward as a Nation”

Silence- A Democracy Killer

“Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.” Thurgood Marshall. My oh my election season is upon us. First off let me just say I am not here to have a political fight or debate. I holdContinue reading “Silence- A Democracy Killer”

Embracing Wabi-Sabi

“I always find beauty in things that are odd and imperfect- they are much more interesting” -Marc Jacobs Within these 26 years of living, I know I have grown, taken a step back, failed, succeeded, and matured through the endeavours I have gone through. Each chapter I have started is filled with the highs andContinue reading “Embracing Wabi-Sabi”

Bingo! That’s my Lingo!- Language is power

“Welcome”, “Selamat Datang”, “欢迎”, “ようこそ”, “Bienvenue”, “स्वागत आहे”, “Willkommen”, “Afio Mai”, “Mabuhay”, “ยินดีต้อนรั”, “환영하다”, “Välkommen”, “خوش آمدید”, “أهلا بك”, “Bem Vindo”, “Bienvenida”, “ברוך הבא”, “Croeso”, “Welkom”, “Tervetuloa”, “Hoşgeldiniz” Picture this- You just got out of a long haul flight, hair is all bundled up in knots you never thought existed, and you’re lugging out yourContinue reading “Bingo! That’s my Lingo!- Language is power”