The Stigma of Mental Illness: What Are We Afraid Of?

I consider myself a passionate person.  For causes, and people.  For my family, and friends.  And, about life.   I know I am also an emotional person.  That is, I often follow my heart.  People who know me, know that I tend to wear it on my sleeve.  I give the best … Continue reading

Impossible. Who Said?

Built to Last.  Jim Collins best-selling book explaining why some organizations defy gravity.  And endure.  He introduced us to BHAG’s, short for “Big Hairy Audacious Goals”.   What exactly is a BHAG?   It’s a goal so daunting, so top of the mountain in its scale, it seems nearly impossible … Continue reading

Perspective

I’ve been thinking about the word Perspective.  Before I get to the “why”, here’s Wikipedia’s definition:   “one’s ‘point of view’, the choice of a context for opinions, beliefs, and experiences.”   On many levels, our perspective (on anything, on everything) shapes us.  It defines us.  It is the “us” … Continue reading