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Courageous Conversations
The small daily decisions we make determine our direction in life. Life organizes itself around what and who we put into it. How we navigate conflict in all our relationships is critical to where we end up. Things happen that need to be talked about. Employees are...
Happy Easter!
Easter is a time for us to reconnect with loved ones and family, reflect on the year so far and have some time for renewal. The title of Easter remains a muted memory of Eostre, a goddess of the dawn who arrived from the east, bringing light and promise of new life,...
Happy International Women’s Day!
Happy International Women’s Day! I recently had the privilege of sponsoring the Leader of the Year award for the Woman of Worth awards. I received this award in 2019, and it was very meaningful to me. I spend my professional days helping people feel seen and heard....
If you’re in a relationship, do you struggle to figure out what, if anything, to do on Valentine’s Day?
Valentine's Day has come to be associated with romance, even though its origins have little to nothing to do with romance. The current tradition for adults dictate some romantic gesture toward a partner: dinner, flowers, chocolates, or a card. This 'tradition' is...
What Clearmind Stands For (in the middle of the messy)
To our wonderful Clearmind Community, Last summer, we put out a statement indicating we stand for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our hearts continue to hurt as a result of seeing racism starkly in action in the death of George Floyd last summer, evidence of...
Big Connection in Little Moments
I posted the following on Facebook the other day (edited): I was on the road during rush hour when a bus in front of me was looking to merging back in traffic. It was getting little help or cooperation from the two cars in front of me. They surged forward, narrowing...
Happy Birthday Duane O’Kane!
On his 70th birthday, Duane reflects on his life so far. “When you become aware of the finish line and start to reflect on: what did I leave behind? what is important? You start reflecting on how well you loved.”
We Commit to Continuous and Active Un-Learning…
Many of the skills necessary for unlearning racist structures are the same ones that are necessary for having courageous conversations at home. It means lowering our defenses to listen to hard truths, empathetic listening, and acting from a place of compassion.
It’s Always About Relationship
Following on his last blog about ‘Being Your Best’, Duane delves into the “relational” quality that is essential to any and all evolutionary growth.
