By Seehum Isa We are constantly being told that with our dreams and ambitions come a certain way of being if we truly want to truly find success. It’s good to fight for what you want and never stop at any costs, but at what point do you make a Read more…
By Kati Samargia I remember, from the time I was in Kindergarten to about 3rd grade, being ridiculed by my teachers for holding my pencil wrong. Back then, a very long time ago, there seemed to be a right way and a wrong way to hold a pencil. The “correct Read more…
By Brittni Schroeder I love to hear a good story, but more so, I love to tell a good story. I like to talk—that’s no secret. Rarely am I at a lack for things to say. I am confident in my ability to talk, but my ability to listen could Read more…
I have had a hard time finding a topic to write about in the last few months. At first, I thought it was because I just don’t have much to say. Then, I laughed and laughed. I have plenty to say, but I just couldn’t commit to a topic. It Read more…
I used to teach online English Composition classes at a community college. At the beginning of the semester, I would ask my students to introduce themselves—to say a little about their hobbies and families and how they felt about writing. It was a beginning-level class, so there wasn’t usually a Read more…
Dear Reader: You are amazing! Have you heard that already today? If so, it’s always nice to hear it a few times. If not, I hope this is the first out of many. You are amazing! Sometimes, a lot of times, life is hard. You need to remember how awesome Read more…
Play is a huge deal when it comes to mental health and I’m not just talking about for our kids. It’s the language we first use in life to express ourselves. We were all playing before we were ever talking. Back then our well-being pretty much depended on play. The experts Read more…