Clik here to view.
Letter To the Men Who Pull Away
— Dear Sweet Man, I am so sorry that you thought I didn’t see all the ways you were trying. I do see all of the ways that you were trying. I honor your choice to try in those ways. I thank you deeply...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Man Alive! The Surprising X-factor to Make More Money
— It’s powerful to hear from someone who became a millionaire, went bankrupt and then created another 7 figure business…all while figuring out how to give back and do more good in the world! Learning...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When You Give, It Should Be Without Attachment
Are you one of those people that likes to give to others? I’m one of those people. In fact, I’ve always been one of those people. Giving whatever I have whenever I could. But I’ve not always been of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Season of Thanks—Giving to Get
Ordinary and Extraordinary Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice begins with, “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ignorance and Want
Beyond Christmas On Christmas Eve, we readied out spirits by binging on Christmas movies. Where my wife likes the Hallmark-types, and my kids go for animated or comedy, I like the slightly odd, e.g....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Five Ways to Serve Others Right Now
A Life of Service As we take a moment to reflect upon and remember the legacy of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr., we should think about how to emulate his mission in our daily lives. We are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Your Partner Won’t Fulfill All of Your Needs
I remember the words on the day my first ever girlfriend broke up with me. “This isn’t working. I can’t do this anymore.” I was lost. I had no idea what to do. 21 years old, almost done with college,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why the Best Gift Is His Presence
My dear friend gave me a necklace of two hummingbirds that face each other in the shape of a heart. It represents my children, as was his intention and sentiment. I’ve witnessed his generosity and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 Ways To Teach Children Gratitude
By Beata Mostafavi Four in five parents say children today aren’t as thankful as they should be, and more than half worry that they overindulge them. As families prepare to celebrate a holiday...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Unending Battle of Being a Parent: When It Seems Like It’s Never Enough
It’s never enough with children. I had one of those days when I thought I did everything right. My sons had a birthday party of one of their classmates; I took them there, participated, and even...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Giving People Money With No Strings Attached Is Good for Their Health, Dozens...
By Sze Yan Liu, Montclair State University The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea When people living in poverty in countries like Malawi, Indonesia and Ecuador...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Research Center Focused On Brain-Body Relationship Established at MIT
By Julie Pryor | McGovern Institute for Brain Research | MIT News The inextricable link between our brains and our bodies has been gaining increasing recognition among researchers and clinicians over...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Eight Things That Lead to a More Fulfilling Life
On Monday morning, I stumbled out of bed, made myself a coffee, checked my social media pages, had a shower, went to work, came home, watched Netflix, and then went to bed. On Tuesday, I did it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Donating Blood and Platelets: Being Afraid but Somehow Succeeding
I had wanted to donate blood for years. I saw churches and other local organizations host drives where a bus parked in the parking lot and droves of people lined up to give. I wanted to be part of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Discovering Your Values: A Key Step in Becoming a Contribution in the World
As a philosopher and student of the mind, I understand that the journey towards healing our mental health extremities will not be an easy task. There are many traumatic experiences that the black...
View ArticleClik here to view.
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Thanks to my upbringing and faith, I think it is better to give than to receive. That doesn’t mean I’m not selfish at times, or mean, or even b*tchy. I’m human, and dealing with cancer can make me...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Are You a Giver or a Taker?
Are you a giver or a taker? This is a question that really got me to examine how I show up in the world. Obviously, there are givers and we know who we are and who they are. Maybe we even know...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Tis the Season of Giving
By National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse In November and December, families often take time to come together and celebrate the holidays. Whether you are taking part in traditions that have...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Giving, Friendship, Leadership, and Accomplishing the Impossible
If you’ve been following my posts, you’ll know I’ve found a lot of wisdom in the writing of David Whyte. I want to highlight what he has to say about giving and friendship — and of course make...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Language of the Heart
The greatest disappointments we will have in life will be with close people, especially when we place the hope of receiving in return what we think we deserve. Everyone has the ability to surprise,...
View Article