By: Gabriela Yareliz There is this guy on the train in a beige linen suit. He has on a blue shirt and thick glasses. He looks like one of those wealthy attorneys who has a house in Miami. You know, the kind that wears loafers. He is vibing. He is dressed for Friday (but it’sContinue reading “Summer Fridays”
Category Archives: personal
Whole
“Entitled people are never happy.” Dr. Amen brain course By: Gabriela Yareliz We live in a “blame-y” culture (borrowed the term from Emma Grede). It’s someone around us who is to blame or the government. We complain about things for precious hours we won’t get back. We become overly absorbed in pointing and feeling cheatedContinue reading “Whole”
The Foundation of Integrity
“With courage, you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation of integrity.” Keshavan Nair
A Reminder from Tara Schuster
“People who tell you what’s impossible are just announcing their own limits. Your possibilities are yours to define.” Tara Schuster
We Honor
By: Gabriela Yareliz Most of the names and faces I saw in these rows were between the ages of 18 and 22. Today, we honor and remember. The men and women who sacrifice do it for country and the fragile essential— freedom.
Coaches with Coffee
Two iconic coaches; one interview. Their friendship was lovely to watch. Gems of wisdom are spoke throughout.
Vision
By: Gabriela Yareliz “You can’t be what you can’t see,” is a phrase I have heard multiple times. At least four different people. It’s the idea that we need vision. We need to see an idea, example or portrayal of where we can go. And often, once you have the vision, real life surpasses it.
Adversity
I have been thinking a lot about something I heard Paul Maurice say in the Panthers locker room— “It’s always the adversity that makes it special.” That is a fact.
Hockey Observations
By: Gabriela Yareliz As we are deep in the hockey playoffs— there are some general things we have to talk about. ESPN You are DESTROYING Women On-Air Talent First, can we just all agree that it’s hard to be a woman in sports journalism? When I took the class, it was me and like oneContinue reading “Hockey Observations”
The Four Questions
By: Gabriela Yareliz This morning, I was reflecting on Byron Katie’s four questions. These are the questions she uses to coach people through issues and places where they get stuck. The questions are: Working through these has been so interesting. They make the day brighter and make us feel freer.