Tag Archives: emotions
Inquire Within: Reflection
These questions make for enriching conversation, but they can be equally illuminating if you simply ask them of yourself. I stumbled onto the idea of asking big questions because I needed them myself. They drive our growth, and we can … Continue reading
Handwritten
When cleaning out my mother’s house of 50 years, I found a letter my grandmother wrote in 1979 to my mom. Upon seeing her handwriting, I was immediately in her presence, her love. Since then, I have been trying to … Continue reading
Perfection in Hopes of Protection
Mothers and daughters often share a complicated relationship with hair. The desire for neatness can cause pain while expressing care. When I was young, I would protest when my Filipina mother curled my hair. It made her so frustrated that … Continue reading
Team Inspiration
“I send “mindset vitamins’ to my students every day using a group chat program, GroupMe. The mindset vitamins take the form of quotes, introspective questions, affirmations, suggested actions, or a lateral thinking exercise or riddle.” — Heidi Neck, Professor of entrepreneurship, … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 