The Candles That Connect Us
Celebrating the Global Village on the 111th International Women’s Day There is comfort in rituals. One of my favorites is the Christmas Eve candlelight service, during which, for about an hour, it feels like peace on earth might be achievable. Such
11 Truths I’ve Gleaned on My Trip Into Personal History Preservation
Launching a service for personal history preservation wasn’t the logical next step in my career path, but a colleague’s need for it and interest in funding it helped me see its potential. The offer came in September 2019 at a
Digital Storytelling: The Ultimate Survival Skill for Innovators, Educators and Brands
Storytelling, the ancient communication method that enabled our earliest ancestors to stay informed, strengthen bonds and create a shared identity, is gaining ground as a marketing strategy. Consumer brands from Corona to Patek Philippe are wielding digital storytelling to boost
The ‘Arte’ of Living Well in San Miguel
“I paint flowers so they will not die,” wrote Frida Kahlo, one of Mexico’s most celebrated artists. Immortalizing the vitality of nature is one motive for creating art. Another is invigorating the community – and few cities better reflect the
Encouraging by Nature: Jane Baxter Lynn on the Power of Mentoring
Award-winning mentor, conservationist, and strategic nonprofit advisor Jane Baxter Lynn of JBL Strategies believes that intentionally creating mentoring relationships is the key to career and personal success. It is said that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear.
The Life You Lead Is the Legacy You Leave
There’s no time like the start of a new year to consider the legacy you create with each moment of your life. While some people consider building a legacy an end-of-life matter, in reality, your legacy is a product of
‘Tis the Season for a Family Vacation down Memory Lane
As the pandemic rages on, families are setting aside hopes for holiday travel and scaling back traditional gatherings. Many may feel they’re missing out this season, but you needn’t let the 2020 blues hinder your holiday spirit. The silver lining
Lose a Loved One, Gain a Legacy: 4 Steps to Grief Recovery
Old family photos take on new meaning after the loss of a loved one. The picture of my mother posing with me as a baby, framed side-by-side with one of me holding my own daughter, once seemed like a cute
Leading on and off the Field: Timmy Newsome on Life after the Dallas Cowboys
Playing your best game when the world is watching is one thing, but leadership also happens in those hidden acts of service we perform each day—and Timmy Newsome, former running back for the Dallas Cowboys, excels at both. After playing
Suffering, Survival and Legacy: Author Debora Annino on Giving Back After Cancer
When Barry Annino set out to write a book on life after a terminal diagnosis, his wife embarked on her own writing journey. Their new memoir chronicles their experience in “suffering, survival and legacy” from two very different perspectives—two sides