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Free Burning
Free Burning, author Bayo Ojikutu, (2006, 383 pages) If this were a hardcover book, I would have sworn someone mixed up the dust jacket. The synopsis on the jacket made me intrigued. It reads: “Tommie Simms was supposed to be the community … Continue reading
How to Embrace Change
Recognize that change will change you—and that’s empowering. Expand your possible selves. Practice self-compassion when change feels hard.— Take Action This Week: When you catch yourself resisting a change or feeling stuck, ask yourself: “Who might I become on the … Continue reading
Life Lessons
A little Monday reflection for you because, at 61, I can honestly say every experience, good, bad, or heartbreaking, has been a teacher guiding me to this moment. When you’re young, failure feels final. But I’ve learned that failure is … Continue reading
beautiful walk
Set aside 20 minutes to take a walk outside by yourself every day for a week. Try to stick to this schedule unless the weather is extremely bad. You can still do this exercise in a light rain—provided you have … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 