Put Down Your Phone. It’s Time to Look Up.

We spend far too much time looking at the screens, rather than looking into people's eyes or listening. I think we can learn more about ourselves, society and the world at hand if we look up more as we communicate and look down less.  I have been to a few year-end events and commencements ...

How I Learned to Lead From a Place of Authenticity

An honest evaluation of the self requires the acknowledgment and acceptance of gifts and weaknesses, both of which are necessary for balance. Twenty-eight years ago, I embarked on the first day of my clinical psychology internship. What I learned about courage that day has forever framed ...

This Week, I’m Focused on Acceptance

The truth is, we can all be less judgmental and more accepting. We can do better at accepting our differences and accepting those who may not look like us or think like us, but who are still good, kind, loving and able people. I read a news story this week that saddened me, but unfortunat...

Seeking Acceptance? Start With Yourself.

This moment in American history is begging all of us to rise up and join together to demand that America lives up to her promise: Freedom and justice for all instead of for a privileged few. Glennon Doyle Melton is a powerful voice with a lot to say about identity, acceptance and lear...

Meet the Founder of the First All-Accessible Waterpark

Inclusion and accessibility are two of the most important words in our vocabulary.  I truly believe our inclusivity and accessibility inspire guests to do things previously thought not to be in their range of capabilities. Every week in The Sunday Paper, we honor individuals who are using ...

Architects of Change Lu Parker and Moby Talk About the Path of Life

I have been intrigued by Moby for many years. I met him originally in 2014 at a vegan event in Los Angeles, and was impressed with his demeanor and dedication to animal welfare. That encounter was one of the main reasons I chose to reach out to him when I created The Path with Lu Parker....

This Father’s Day, I’m Focused on Kindness

So, on this Father's Day, I want to shine a light on fathers who are leading from a kind space, and thus, from a strong place. I want to shine a light on men who are talking openly and honestly about their experiences as fathers, about what they learned from their own fathers, and about how th...

Jeff Lew Is on a Mission to Wipe Out Student Lunch Debt

 My son will be 9 in August. I hope that he's learned to be compassionate towards others. And I hope that he learns to take action when there's something that he feels isn't right. I hope that by seeing me take action and fight for the issues I'm passionate about, he will know and understand ...