“The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.” — Arthur C. Clarke Have you ever had an idea that people …
Doing It Your Way: The Cost and the Glory
The Wisdom of Squirrels: A Guide to Purpose and Play by Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson I’m sitting in my car, the quiet before the chaos of the day. Work looms ahead, but …
It Could Always Be Worse by Dr. LDS
“I cried because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet.” — Persian Proverb Life has a way of serving us plates of problems with …
Can We Build a World Where We All Belong? Dr. LaMarr D. Shields
“We all belong to each other. – Mother Teresa” Belonging is one of those warm, fuzzy words that makes you feel like you’re wrapped in your grandmother’s quilt on a …
From Allergies to Alignment: My Plant-Based Journey By Dr. LaMarr D. Shields
Picture this: a wide-eyed kid sitting nervously in a doctor’s office, staring at a tray of allergy tests and wondering which food would betray him next. That’s how my plant-based journey …
The Beauty in Becoming: Embracing the Middle of the Journey by Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields (Lasana Manas)
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that count.” – Winston Churchill Before-and-after photos are everywhere. A snapshot of where someone started, paired with where …
Eliminate the Distractions: Finding Purpose in a Noisy World By Dr. LaMarr D. Shields
“Starve your distractions, feed your focus.”-Unknown I was serving, as I do most Saturdays, with Love & Cornbread, an organization that’s about more than just food. Love & Cornbread provides …
Connections FamilyFostering Connection Through Conversation: Let’s Get Real This Holiday Season By Dr. LaMarr D. Shields (Lasana Manas)
“There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t yet met.” – William Butler Yeats The holidays are upon us—a season filled with joy, gatherings, and sometimes awkward small talk. …
The Evolution of Friendship: From Making Friends in the Hallway to Finding Your Village By Dr. LaMarr D. Shields
“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” — Elbert Hubbard When I think back to when I was younger, making friends seemed as easy as …
MindfulnessWashed Away But Not Forgotten By Dr. LaMarr D. Shields
“Nothing is permanent in this wicked world—not even our troubles.” — Charlie Chaplin One summer afternoon, I watched my children build a sandcastle by the shore. Their small hands were …