The great American treasure, Maya Angelou, wrote: "Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible." The manifestations of extreme forms of prejudice being exposed on the national stage in the wake of the tragic and senseless murder of George Floyd, the latest victim in a long history of human rights violations, are reminders of its abhorrent nature. None of us like to think of ourselves as prejudiced, bigoted or racist.

You have the power within you to be kind, peaceful and loving to your body. We must avoid at all costs becoming complicit in the annihilation of our own bodies, minds and souls, especially when faced with hostile situations and settings Self love is one of the most radical and revolutionary forms protest in societies designed for your abuse and destruction. The heart of love marches to the beat of truth and justice. It speaks with peace and power. Love is a choice were make.

It’s easy to see what successful people do. A bit more challenging, though no less instructive, is to notice the things successful people avoid. The caveat here is: Your definition of success may not be the same as that of your neighbor or colleague. As the aphorism tells us, one person’s medicine is another one’s poison. Many people measure success by the attainment of popularity or profit. Whether it’s landing your dream job, shedding excess weight or balancing your work a

HELP. Seekers today can find it in more ways and through more channels than ever thanks to technology. Before we had 250 varieties of chicken soup for the soul, Oprah, Deepak and a host of other big name helping-hand brands at our fingertips, advice seekers looked for answers to from the Tao Te Ching, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius and, of course, Grandma. Seriously, self-help is as old as time and going as strong as ever. Today, it represents an $11 billion industry, wit

Online tools have leveled the marketing and public relations playing field for entrepreneurs, nonprofits and a host of other budget conscious organizations and good causes. And as the availability and power of these tools grow exponentially, people are spending more time online looking for information, social and business connections, and the goods and services they desire. The possibilities can be overwhelming, especially if you’re a newbie. Where do you start? And how shoul

Many of us feel more humanoid than human. We find ourselves turning from one activity to the next like robots that have misplaced their heads. We’re doing more— and as incredulous as it may sound, much of it at the same time. “We are doing the jobs of 10 different people while trying to keep up with our lives, our children, our parents, our friends, our careers, our hobbies and favorite TV shows,” writes nueroscientist, Daniel J. Levitin, in a recent article in the Guardian,

Every generation is influenced by stories. They entertain, enchant and educate us. They help us make sense of our lives, our relationships and our histories. When used effectively, stories also inspire and compel us (and others) to change. More leaders today are exploring the ancient art of storytelling as a way to influence people and get the results they desire. Companies like Nike, for example, train their senior executives to serve as “corporate storytellers.” The goal o