I spent one quarter at Pacifica Graduate Institute instead of the intended five years. I had already spent 20 plus years as a student. It was something I knew how to do well. To be honest, being a traditional student doesn’t require a ton of creativity. With diligence, you can do quite good in school. I liked that feeling. Knowing I could succeed. But very quickly in that first quarter, I knew I didn’t want to be there.
Read MoreMy intention is to name the shame that many privileged people are feeling right now because if we don't name it, we will remain frozen, defensive and reactive, missing our opportunity to move forward with anti-racism work.
Read MoreIn November 2016, I got a call from Kirsten, my adventurous college friend. “Hey girl, I’m backpacking through South America in January. Wanna come?” She’d laid out a dream itinerary full of nature, cities, art and culture. Opportunities like that don’t come along often. I jumped on it.
Read MoreWhen my grandmother died five years ago, it was the first time in my life I experienced deep, aching grief. The kind of grief that overwhelms you. And all I wanted was for it to go away.
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