Twenty-seven years ago, these two naive, starry-eyed kids said, “I do.” Who knew what all these years held for us? Promises matter. Keeping promises matters. I do not take for granted that we are still together. Needless to say, we have encountered a list of challenges I won’t exhaust you with. In reality this has been … Read more
I bet Father Abraham would not believe the unfolding of his crazy covenant-life with God to include an obscure, little brown girl standing behind a grand podium on Capitol Hill… Thirty-one years ago, I landed in the US as an immigrant from Kenya. I’ve now been here longer than I was in Kenya. As I … Read more
You’re not just unforgettable, you are Unfiguroutable!
I’m amazed by people who think fast on their feet. Long after a difficult encounter, I come up with the most brilliant response, but I’m a dollar short and a day late. I’m left thinking, “Why didn’t I think of that in the heat of the moment?” In our last post we looked at rapid … Read more
The Marines demand not just physical prowess, but unparalleled mental agility, particularly in rapid decision-making (RDM). This trait is of utmost importance and is iterated in their rigorous training and operational philosophy. The focus isn’t merely on speed but is a process of stress inoculation and entails being steadfast in volatile, high-stakes environments: working with incomplete … Read more
Is your life like a live battlefield sometimes? Cornel West said, “We are on the battlefield, and there are bullets flying, some symbolic, some literal and… the mind is a crucial place where the battle goes on.” It is no wonder that books like Joyce Meyer’s ‘Battlefield of the Mind’ make the New York bestseller … Read more