“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 …
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 …

Mangoes, Breath, and What We Overlook By Dr. LaMarr D. Shields
We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. – Cynthia Ozick When was the last time you truly stopped to appreciate something simple—something so ordinary, …

You Can Change Your Life by Loving Yourself
I remember a time when I used to overlook my own needs and desires, constantly seeking validation and acceptance from others. It wasn’t until I learned the importance of self-love …