Gratitude is waking up each morning knowing that I've been given another day for a reason and acting on that

“Lest we forget" and "never again" can seem like pretty empty statements when we continue to remain silent about ongoing atrocities and injustices 

Privilege is such a powerful tool that can be used purely for one's own benefit or to benefit others as well #allyship

Seeking feedback provides a fast-track for improvement and progress 

When you listen well, you hear what's said and what's not

A pause can sometimes say a lot more than words

If the desire for the correct outcome is stronger than our desire to be right, then debating becomes an art form

To test your real character, check how just you are towards those you dislike, especially when you have authority/power over them

We tend to think that life only tests us with depravation or scarcity when, in fact, abundance could also be a test

Change may feel expensive, but we don't often consider the cost of staying the same

Our legacies are stories discussed in the future about our past which can only be made in the present

I don’t mean to make this blog sad or heavy. That’s not my intent. But as I sat listening to eulogies and tributes today, I found myself wondering: What will people say at my funeral?

There's a certain sense of peace in knowing that, after the first few experiences, glitz, glamour, lights and sparkles are simply same-old, same-old

Self-doubt is a dangerous virus which should be treated as soon as it manifests otherwise it will feast on one's confidence, motivation and willingness to act.