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Having Everything Revealed
When Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson stepped into the world as H.E.R., she wasn’t trying to be elusive. She was trying to be honest. The name itself — Having Everything Revealed — felt ironic at first. She covered her face with sunglasses, avoided interviews, and released music with shadowed album covers. But behind the anonymity was a…
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Misleading Surfaces & the Myth of “We’re Doing Fine”
In Mission Blue, the compelling documentary that follows oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle’s lifelong crusade to protect the oceans, one moment in particular stayed with me. A voice noted that the ocean, from the surface, always looks the same. Calm. Blue. Infinite. But beneath that glassy surface, ecosystems are collapsing. Coral reefs are bleaching. Species are…
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It won’t happen overnight…
I saw this today on a friend’s wall on Facebook: It won’t happen overnight, but if you quit, it won’t happen at all UNKNOWN Sometimes it can be so damn difficult to continue especially if life seems to constantly knock you down. And by knock you down, I mean, not giving us what we want,…
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Who you are is so much more than one personality test!
I have been fascinated my entire life, by what makes us who we are and how does that affect our life experience? I am doing a sign language class at the Cascade School for the Deaf. Yesterday I shared an observation with my teacher: signing wasn’t just about knowing what sign represents which word. If…
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How to focus on doing things that generate lasting rewards
A to-do list that never gets done is a burdensome list. The more things you add to the list, the heavier it gets, the worse you feel about it. For sure, you’ve taken the most important step: writing down what needs to get done, but if you’re anything like me, some things on that list…
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Follow the Colour of the Door that Speaks to Your Heart…
…because what lies on the other side is worth it – Scott Ginsberg I think of all the talented people I know…their art fills the spaces of the Universe with love, colour, compassion and joy. Every day they are adding something to the canvas called life, with music and passion; voicing their ideas…writing poems…commenting…being…exposing themselves…
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Whether You’re 22 or 82 – Quit Holding Your Greatness Hostage!
Regardless of how old you are – you can make a difference. Every single day you are given an opportunity to do so. How are you using that privilege? Or do you hold the belief that it’s impossible for you to make a difference because you are too young or old? Your being too old…
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The Importance of Developing Inspirational Dissatisfaction
Life is short. And uncertain. It is like a drop of water skittering around on a lotus leaf. You never know when it will drop off the edge and disappear. So each day is far too precious to waste. And each day that you are not radiantly alive and brimming with cheer is a day…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
High-stakes decisions deserve disciplined thinking
You don’t need to move faster.
You need to reduce unnecessary risk.
When your decision affects income, reputation, or stability,
pause with structure before you act.
Giselle Hudson | Pre-Decision Advisory for Leaders Under Pressure 