I See You
What does it mean to truly see someone? Sure, we work and play next to our co-workers, friends and neighbors, and even family, but do we truly see them? What makes them happy? What struggles are they going through?
Young adults giving back to their communities
The Rae Byron-Perotte Scholarship was started this year in honor of my late grandmother Raymonde Byron who passed away December 2nd, 2016. Growing up, Grandma Rae instilled in me the passion, drive and belief that I could do anything I put
Cultivate Compassion through Contemplative Crafting
Join us on Thursday, March 22 at our Monthly Meetup to Cultivate Compassion through Contemplative Crafting with Ellen Gadberry. What happens to your thinking when you settle into a hands-on creative process?
Compassionate Action
Often, when I talk about compassion, people wonder how it relates to business. Sure, the religious community understands compassion. The nonprofit community understands compassion. But, the business community? When we speak of good customer service or corporate social responsibility, we
Smiling: A tool of Compassion
Tap into your minds eye. Visualize a warm and loving smile. The kind of smile that erases worry and infuses peace. That is the smile you feel, this sort of smile creates an emotional response of sympathy, optimism, and connection.
Amidst the chaos, don’t forget to recognize the good.
I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe it’s already February 2018! There is so much happening in our world. I want to take a minute and invite you to pause with me and remember the good that we
CA Meetup with Susan Gonzalez
Life was going along just fine…a bit boring, but that’s good actually sometimes isn’t it? I was headed to the doctor because they “saw something” on my mammogram. An ultrasound would clear things up and I would be on my
The Sharpest Tool in My Shed!
We’ve all done it. Walked into a situation feeling overly confident…ready to take everyone by storm, only to get knocked down on our took us by unexpected “facts”. Lucky for me, this happened very early in my non-profit career. I
When you believe there is good in the world, you’ll see it.
Remember that commercial slogan “You deserve a break today”? Well, I was at my neighborhood co-working space and I told the owner I was headed to the movies – on a Wednesday night. He instantly smiled and with great enthusiasm, said,
Take a moment to notice the good in your everyday interactions.
I wish I could’ve taken a photo of what I saw the other day on I-285. You know, the busy never ending traffic loop that circles around Atlanta? What I saw was a funeral procession. There were two police officers
Be patient and reach out…
Did you know that you have all the tools you need? But, sometimes it’s a little overwhelming and hard to recognize that they are there. I know I’m surrounded by amazing people and tons of resources. Yet, I find myself
Do you know the 6 Principles of Nonviolence? #alwaysbecompassionate
As we get ready to celebrate Dr. King and all he stood for, I think about the many things Dr. King taught us. How does one man make such an impact? Part of that answer is that he did not do
Let it be a year of positivity and growth!
It’s January! So, do I resolve… or do I evolve? I’m getting all these messages about resolutions for the new year and I realized that they make me a bit anxious. What if I aim too high? What if I aim too
End the year on a Compassionate note!
I beam with pride at the amazing things that CA has accomplished this year. Our village. Over 100 Charter partners, 2,000+ people attending events, co-hosting a 4 part series attended by over 300 individuals on being mindful about money, and supporting
Be yourself; everyone else is already taken
Have I told you lately how wonderful you are? Yes, YOU! I really mean it. You are wonderful just the way you are. Your flaws, and all. There is no one just like you. And I’m so grateful for that.
We are grateful for you…
I know I’ve been talking a lot about glasses. I’m not obsessed, I promise. But I want to tell you about amazing thing that happened to me this week.
Continue to live compassionately!!
I got a new pair of glasses today. So far it feels a little funny. They’re bigger than my other glasses and I think I see more clearly, but I’m not sure, yet.
Listen to the Universe…
The universe sent me a message today… I was starting to feel depleted. Running from meeting to meeting, gathering to gathering, sitting in traffic. Feeling conflicted about trying to be in two places at one time. All important things.
Calling People in Instead of Calling People Out
Here we are – Friday again! It’s been a busy week full of community and compassion. This past Sunday Compassionate Atlanta was part of a panel around the New Sanctuary Movement in support of fair immigration practices.
A Great Turnout
A Great Turnout forUnder My Hood: A Benefit for Compassionate Atlanta “When we love each other the world wins.” -Coleman G. Howard We had such a beautiful event last night at the first benefit Compassionate Atlanta. Thank you to Coleman and all