05 Sep
Blogs

Gratitude in the Rain: Finding Light Amidst the Storm

Today, as I sat on my patio, the soulful melody of Hezekiah Walker’s “I Am Grateful” played in the background, mingling with the gentle mist of rain. This serene setting naturally led me to reflect deeply on the blessings in my life. My mind began to run a tally of all the things for which I am deeply grateful. Gratitude, I’ve come to realize, is far more than a fleeting emotion; it is a profound, humbling practice that grounds me in the reality of my blessings. While I sat there, a wave of emotions washed over me, causing tears to well up in my eyes. It was at that moment that I couldn’t help but reflect on the immense love and support of my family. I also pondered the incredible gift of...

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01 Sep
Blogs

The Colors We Overlook: Finding Value in Diversity

Have you ever wondered why we so often reach for what’s familiar without a second thought? What seems like a small, automatic choice may reveal more about us than we realize. Recently, I conducted an informal experiment during a meeting. As participants walked into the room, they were greeted with a small but deliberate choice: a table with highlighters laid out in five distinct colors—pink, orange, yellow, green, and blue. As people gathered, they casually picked up the color of their choice before proceeding to find their seat. Most people didn’t give it much thought. Yellow, the most familiar and perhaps the least surprising option, quickly became the crowd’s favorite. It was a choice that seemed insignificant at the moment. Still, as I observed, it became clear that this simple act mirrored...

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