African Proverbs with Simon Okelo

“It is the grass that suffers when elephants fight.” ~ Kenyan Proverb You are powerful! This Kenyan proverb was a reminder of the power we have and how that power affects every place that we tread. While elephants may not have the ability to be aware of their effects on the grass, as humans we…

African Proverbs with Simon Okelo

“Those who are absent are always wrong.”  #Congolese proverb Wow! The push we need to understand the value in our presence. Your presence is an act of love, support, and empowerment. It is the deliberate intention that creates a euphoric feeling of understanding. That is something that we need even more with all of the things…

Grant Yourself Grace

“Grace means that all of your mistakes now serve a purpose instead of serving shame.” Brene’ Brown Cruising the Clubhouse hallways can be almost like a blast back to high school for some but there are some great discussions that happen in some rooms. One morning , in one of the regular rooms that I…