Author Archives: Denise Moreland

Once again we are shaken by the violence inflicted on the most innocent among us. What is wrong with our country, our society, our culture, our priorities, us—that allows the slaughter of people even children—again and again and again? Why … Continue reading →

People often complain about their bosses being micro-managers. Not only are employees told what to do, which one could argue is a manager’s job, they are also told how, when, where and with whom to work. Thats where it feels … Continue reading →

Five years ago I would not have imagined that the hot topics of our time would be around public health and history.   By necessity the world has become conversant in viruses, vaccines, and variants; N95, KN95, respirators and ventilators; … Continue reading →

Many years ago I attending a training course where we were required to write a personal mission statement. The statement was to be a reflection of our core values. After much reflection, I wrote: To Speak Truth, To Feel Compassion, … Continue reading →

“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” We have come to know these words as the “serenity prayer,” used widely by people in … Continue reading →

One of my core beliefs is that life will guide us toward greater joy, deeper connections, and meaningful success if we listen and align our thoughts, actions and decisions with the energy of life. Life is all that is good … Continue reading →

Human beings are a contradiction of strength and vulnerability. The human mind, body and spirit can endure tremendous suffering through trauma, illness and pain and survive or even thrive. We have an incredible ability to heal. Could you imagine if … Continue reading →

This country was founded on the belief that all men are created equal. At the time, this meant only white men. Indigenous people were seen as savages, exploited for their knowledge and resources, and then annihilated. Black people were viewed … Continue reading →

One of the greatest human needs is to belong, to feel connected to others, to be part of a group that understands and welcomes us. Every group, whether a family, a community, a sports team or a workplace, has a … Continue reading →