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Happy International Women’s Day!

by Catherine O'Kane | Current Events, Growth, Personal Growth

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?

by Catherine O'Kane | Current Events, Growth, Love, Relationship

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)

by Catherine and Duane O'Kane | Current Events, Featured, Leadership

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

by Duane O'Kane | Current Events, Featured, Personal Growth

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!

by Linda Makaza | Current Events, Leadership

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…

by Catherine and Duane O'Kane | Current Events, Leadership

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.