I usually write, “Long time, no hear!” when I haven’t posted in a while, but that is TRULY the case today!
Weird Limbo
Weird Limbo— (The Dance of the Overcommitted Introverted, Empathic, ADHD, Multipotentialite) What a weird limbo, a strange way to exist— craving to be active and involved. Once opportunities present, feeling overwhelmed and spent— the desire to be active dissolves. Dayo Wilson Lanier, M.D. March 2021
Embracing Authenticity
Embracing Authenticity Embracing authenticity means shaking off the status quo and letting go of societal expectations that don’t seem to fit. Choosing your own path— even if it’s much different and less structured then the one you envisioned. Striving for what we know to be true once we’ve slowed down long enough to think about it. Dayo Wilson Lanier, M.D.…
Back from Burnout
I’ve been on a hiatus, of sorts—recovering from burnout. I plan to delve into the topic more thoroughly but wanted to share this poem today—in honor of National Poetry Month (before April ends!). 🙂 Take care! Back from Burnout Back from burnout— It turns out, You can’t work, do and move— Without rest, or catching your breath. Labor, continuous Giving,…
Can I Touch Your Hair?
Can I Touch Your Hair? Congratulations to Emory’s Woodward Academy Class of 2020 classmate, Michael Taylor White, on the launch of his new book— Can I Touch Your Hair?: A Story of Inspiring Change and a Message to the Corporate World! Knowing that Emory was a contributor was one thing… but seeing that he had a section in one of…
It Seems We’re “Slowing Down” the Wrong Things
It seems we’re “slowing down” what needs to be rushed and rushing what needs slowing down… We need to reverse this order. #COVID19 #WearAMask
Words Have Power, So Please Be Kind
Words Have Power, So Please Be Kind So much projection & self-interest… so many lies. I refuse to accept dishonesty as the new norm or gaslighting as a way of life. I’m of the belief that truth matters and words have power, and have raised my children to understand that as well. #TruthMatters #WordsMatter #BeKind
Boundaries Are Important
It’s important to create boundaries for yourself and to respect the boundaries of others. #SelfCare #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters
Reopening Schools Safely Requires Funding – HEROES Act
To keep students, teachers, staff & families safe, we should aim to reopen schools safely or not at all. We all need to do our part—Wear a Mask and Wash Your Hands to decrease infection rates and community spread of COVID-19. A Mask Mandate would help greatly, as would Heroes Act funding.