I admit it…I have a tendency to be impatient. Although, I love the melody of John Mayers song, “Waiting for the World to Change,” there is always something inside me that bucks against the message. Deep down inside, I distrust the notion that the world will simply change while we wait or because we hope…
5 Ways To Be The Change You Want To See In The World: Don’t wait for someone else to act. There will never be a better opportunity to make a difference in the world than the opportunity you have before you. If you have a great idea… act on it! Pay It Forward. If someone…
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, the time for celebrating love. As we do so, what better way to show love than to do so toward those who desperately need it. Instead of the boring, traditional Valentine’s ideas like chocolates and jewelry, how about one of these unique gift ideas that will show your…
On a recent trip to the grocery store, I was sans children, hence I had a chance to look around. I was the only one there with re-usable bags. Leaving the store, I began to wonder what it would take to get more people to switch to re-usable bags. It was so cheap, so easy….
Things Fall Apart. Yes, It is true…But Why? The title of this famous book by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe underscores an unsettling reality.  ”Things Fall Apart” is a study of the contrasts which underlie traditional African belief systems and the impact of the wider world intersecting with these ancient customs. As an young girl, I read this internationally celebrated book…