Happy National Stress Awareness Day

Brilliant golden orange blooms with layers of petals stand out in the afternoon sunshine.

This year, the day after the U.S. elections, is National Stress Awareness Day.

Given votes are still being counted (as of 2pm Eastern Time) for the U.S. elections, I can’t imagine a better day to take time out to be aware of the stress in our lives, how it affects us, and what we can do to cope with stress. Continue reading Happy National Stress Awareness Day

Accept Praise and Water Your Flowers

pale pink hybrid tea rose bloom framed by glossy green leaves.

When I read Ariel Lopez’s tweet this morning, I nodded my head in agreement.

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TEDxDetroit 2020: A Different Look, Same Inspiring Messages

Timothy Orikri stands next to his inspirational painting of Detroit

This year’s TEDxDetroit 2020 event kicked off this morning with the same enthusiasm, excitement, and inspirational messages as prior TEDxDetroit events.

While COVID-19 didn’t allow TEDxDetroit 2020 to be an in-person event this year, it didn’t deter the organizers who adapted and moved the event online.

With negative politics and the pandemic news headlining the news and social media, I was thrilled to hear the hopeful messages from speakers. Continue reading TEDxDetroit 2020: A Different Look, Same Inspiring Messages