“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” —Will Durant, American writer, historian, and philosopher I was fit, active and healthy – until I wasn’t! Life issues and compression in my lower back changed everything. The sofa sounded
“I try to share with other people that the ultimate source of happiness is within us; it’s not found in money and fame. I promote fundamental human values on the basis of scientific findings and common sense. Evidence that basic human nature is compassionate is
“Breathe, breathe, and stop yourself from being judgmental. The person you’re focused on might have an invisible disease.” I admit when I saw someone without a walker or wheelchair parking in a handicapped space I thought they got their handicapped parking sticker illegally. Or, when
My gratitude comes from a very deep place. I was in recovery after a difficult surgery, saw my surgeon, and fell back asleep knowing I was still alive! I quickly decided that anything I encountered from that point on was just a challenge, knowing the
“We all have our stuff, good days and bad days. It’s okay not to be okay. But, by acknowledging and taking the time to rest, salute, honor and pay attention to our own well being, what we’re talking about is not honoring our weaknesses. It’s
Focus Atlanta feature on the American Lung Association with Keisha Lancelin Be inspired by amazing women working to create impact through funding the mission of the American Lung Association and who are working to influence change in lung cancer and lung disease. Watch more interviews
I am a passionate, committed and motivated advocate on issues in which I believe. My professional focus centers on community benefit organizations committed to advocating for the greater good. Advocacy means to speak up, to plead the case of another or to fight for a
What an honor! Here I am in deep discussion with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Eizenstat Family Memorial Lecture. My major perk for all the hard work that went into producing the lecture. We all need inspiration. This is especially true for anyone who
Last year I had a cough that came and went. I figured I’d developed allergies. After all, I live in Atlanta, and virtually everyone I know is allergic to something. Well, I didn’t have allergies. The working theory is that significant exposure to toxic black
Dr. Noah Greenspan, of the Pulmonary Wellness & Rehabilitation Center in New York City, interviewed me about my experiences with their online program. Listen here: In this recording I talk about and respond to the following questions: • What do you think are the