Dear Maya Angelou,
I was completely shocked when I read the news announcement that you, revered poet, author, actress and social advocate, died today at age 86. Although we never personally met, I feel compelled to say goodbye. Continue reading “Goodbye Maya Angelou, A Truly ‘Phenomenal Woman’ [VIDEO]”
I’ve always been inspired by great women who do ordinary things that make a big impact. Think Anne Frank, a girl whose diary opened our eyes to the horrors of the holocaust; Rosa Parks, a woman who sat on a bus to protest unfair treatment of blacks; or Kathrine Switzer, a woman who just wanted to run. Continue reading “Kathrine Switzer Ran the Boston Marathon and Changed Women’s Sports Forever [VIDEO]”
Teaching is tough. Not only is there a lot of bureaucratic red tape to navigate through so schools get funding, but educators have to deal with apathetic students, parents who don’t want to support their children’s education, and a shortage of teaching materials for overpopulated classrooms. And that is just the tip of the iceberg! So with all of those stressors affecting educators every day, what made middle school principal Roger Boddie cry? Continue reading “What Made Middle School Principal Roger Boddie Cry? [VIDEO]”
Although you may not know who Zach Sobiech is now, you will never forget him after you watch this video. But brace yourself before you hit play. I can almost guarantee you’re going to need a handkerchief ready. Continue reading “Zach Sobiech Gives Us All Perspective [VIDEO]”
Have you ever heard someone say something that resonated with you, even though the thought wasn’t necessarily a new one? Yesterday, sitting in my place of worship, I heard the speaker say, “We can’t make other people live our truth.” This wasn’t a new concept for me or one of those “Aha!” moments Oprah always talks about having, for it is a lesson I learned during college psychology classes and have read in numerous journals over the years. But the reminder is one that I believe most of us need to hear from time to time. Continue reading “Live Your Truth”
Jathan Fink 