When is it okay to say ‘no’ when our hearts were trained to say “yes”? Many of us were brought up in a tradition of quiet deference. We learned early that respect was measured in “Yes, sir”and “Yes, ma’am.” That upbringing cultivated a tender conscience—an instinct to lean in when someone reaches out, whether it…
Month: October 2026
Reclaiming Peace
“Let me check my calendar.” If I had a dollar for every time I uttered those words—or heard them—I’d be a very rich man today. It is far too easy to become a prisoner to a day timer, a pocket planner, or the glowing screen of a smartphone. In fact, most of us live our…