mindfulness
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Oct 6, 2025 – Are We Really Seeing People? A Challenge to Our Charity
Reading The Outward Mindset: Seeing Beyond Ourselves by the Arbinger Institute felt less like absorbing a leadership framework and more like receiving a quiet but urgent invitation, to shift not just our actions, but our way of seeing. The book draws a clear distinction between an inward mindset, where others are viewed primarily in relation Continue reading
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April 12, 2025 – Journeying Together: A Reflection on Sharing, Emotion, and Healing from an Online Workshop with the Chinese Support Group at Pathways Clubhouse
Today, I had the privilege of serving as a guest speaker for the Chinese Support Group at Pathways Clubhouse in an online workshop. The group brings together individuals living with mental and emotional health challenges, along with their committed and compassionate family members. The theme of my presentation was “Coping with Negative Emotions and Thoughts.” Continue reading
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Oct 24, 2024 – Fostering Compassion and Responsible Solutions for Richmond
Recently, I co-signed a public letter alongside other community leaders addressing a pressing issue in Richmond—the rise of fear-based rhetoric and short-sighted approaches to dealing with vulnerable populations. While I am not directly affiliated with my fellow signatories, we share a common goal: to advocate for compassion, nuance, and empathy when discussing solutions for the economically, Continue reading