Breaking the Silence + Faith in Humanity

by Diana | Jul 9, 2015 | Growth and Development

Bullies are bastards. Last year, my son had some problems with the boys at school. A kid who had been one of his best friends at the beginning of the school year had become his biggest bully by the end. For months, my son came home upset and crying. The kid who was...

I’d be lying if I told you I wasn’t scared

by Diana | Jun 19, 2015 | Growth and Development

When I hit publish on my post last Tuesday, I knew I was taking a risk. Putting myself back online in such a personal way– and talking about the problem no less– kind of felt like painting a bulls-eye on my back. But I still needed to do it. The oppression...

On Becoming Picasso

by Diana | Jun 10, 2015 | Growth and Development

First things first…I’m not a painter. Just to get that out in the open. I’m not really trying to become Picasso, but I am trying to become a better version of me. I can’t tell you how many years I spent trying to stuff a round peg into a square...

Homogeneity is easy. Authenticity is hard.

by Diana | Jun 9, 2015 | Growth and Development

I recently read, anything you do that brings you joy is living your life’s purpose. Which led me to take a hard look around my life. I noticed a lot of what I do is out of obligation. It’s driven by the feeling that I should do it, need to do it, ought to...