One of the best organizations in the world, Partners In Health Canada (part of the @pih.org family), is hosting a Reading Club! A space to read, reflect and connect! I'm so excited to join!!!

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I opened my eyes and began communing with the grass beside me. Within seconds a sparrow flew right up to the left side of my face - its wing almost touched my ear. But I flinched, surprised by the sudden sound of its wings flapping. The sparrow flew away. I thanked the Universe. Today's a good day.

I was #meditating by the lake today. With my eyes closed, I asked the wind to blow away my insecurities, the sun to gift me with radiance, the water to provide me with clarity, the earth to ground me, and the ether to connect me to the Universe. Then, I asked for a deeper connection to Nature.

I started Brené Brown's "Atlas of the Heart" this morning, which has (re)inspired many ideas. For e.g., what if I could pull together a similar compendium for humanitarianism? Or for love?

I don't know that it'll change the world. But I'm hopeful it would help people feel seen and heard.

Zaria Court Kigali (part of Zaria Group co-founded by Masai Ujiri) is so exciting: "It’s a powerful reimagining of what infrastructure can do, not just in terms of economic output, but in how it shapes identity, opportunity, and aspiration."

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Why am I in my thirties and only now coming across Jason Silva?

I just watched his latest YouTube video, which discussed his new book, "Sacred Derangement." My sense is that it's provocative and radical, and an invitation to the unknown while staying grounded in Self. I'm curious. I'm ordering.

Jeremy O. Harris' "Slave Play" is gripping. Days later, I'm still asking questions about the nuances expressed regarding history, race, intimacy, power, and trauma.

Equally interesting, but not surprising: my hetero, male partner and I's immediate interpretations of the scenes were different.

Having read Dr. Benjamin's book, "Imagination: A Manifesto," I can only imagine how inspiring her talk will be!

Now, time to google Jason Silva!

As an aside, the more I learn about MozFest and @mozilla.org, the more my heart swells with awe and wonder. Here's hoping I find myself in Spain 🤞🏽

I'm 15 mins into Dead Poets Society and I miss #teaching so much. I don't have a PhD, but years ago, I had a mentor who believed in me to let me create and teach a grad-level course.

Now that I have much more exp, I'd love to be a Professor of Practice. Adding it to my manifestation list!

Heading to the Canadian International Council's Couchiching Conference today, hosted at @agakhanmuseum.org! So excited to engage in critical topics: AI, the future of multilateral institutions, Arctic security and sovereignty, and cultural security in an era of social media and foreign interference!

This is perhaps one of the coolest things I have ever come across!

To me, it reflects the many beautiful types and dimensions of sound in our humanity. I can't stop smiling as I listen and learn.

Congrats on your 10th anniversary @citiesandmemory.bsky.social 🎉

Love this!!! I especially appreciate that the work will be co-designed with youth and will use a distributed network approach! Looking forward to following along when the project launches in early 2026!

Here are five #books that are driving my curiosity about #humanity this quarter:

-Dan Brown's "The Secret of Secrets"
-Brené Brown's "Strong Ground"
-Sir John Templeton's (w/ James Ellison) "Templeton Plan"
-Sumana Roy's "How I Became A Tree"
-Ruha Benjamin's "Imagination: A Manifesto"

Thoughts?

I've always felt that trees offer so much wisdom, grace, and compassion to our world. Sumana Roy's "How I Became A Tree," offers beautifully personal reflections in this regard.

Imo, trees are the epitome of spiritually enlightened beings.

Next time you're out, try saying hi. They'll say hi back.

Career transitions are tough, esp when your A-type personality shockingly doesn't know what's next.

But, I do find myself asking, and guided by, these q's: How do we actualize love? How do we lift the essence of humanity - love, awe, wonder, curiosity, purpose, meaning, etc - into our Humanity?

Exactly what I needed to see today! Thank you so much 🤍

Absolutely, yes!!!

*snapping fingers*

Masala chai and afro beats are my go-to!

Beautifully written!

Reminds me a bit of what Father Richard Rohr gracefully writes in his book "Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life": learning to embrace the power of paradox, and learning to receive the whole picture - light, dark, and all the subtle shades in between.

I made a tough decision to step down from the UN.

I don't mean to wholly dismiss the work of the #UN - it's an important entity. But I don't understand why we don't say, use, or apply: love, awe, wonder, purpose, meaning, etc. The essence of our #humanity has been legalized and reduced.