Thank you for this testimonial Rema!

Thank you for this testimonial Rema!

Rema is the first author who has taken the time to send me a book. To get the book into my hands, it had to travel from the Philippines, to Turkey, and then on to Malta, and finally Spain. The last story in this book is Rema’s life story. She shares her...
Why is it so hard to pin down Nobility?

Why is it so hard to pin down Nobility?

I was reflecting on the notion of human nobility, trying to think of individuals who I consider “noble” – women in particular. The first person that came to mind was Mother Teresa, but then I got stuck and had to think! This made me wonder why it doesn’t come easy to...
Empowered Women Empower Women

Empowered Women Empower Women

From the 4th of October to the 6th of December, 2020, I ran a 10-week SILKMentoring Empowerment Cycle for the Asia Pacific Region (Australia and Philippines). It was an intensive 25-30 hour program with individual, peer-to-peer and group discussions, activities,...
Through the Lens of Service to Others

Through the Lens of Service to Others

The idea of offering a “societal contribution” may appear too large when imagined for the first time. Humans are social beings, so we all can give back a little to society, the size of our efforts not withstanding. To manage this intention consciously, you can do the...
The Interconnectedness of Creativity and Wisdom

The Interconnectedness of Creativity and Wisdom

What is the interconnectedness between creativity and wisdom?  Creativity is when an individual uses their imagination to create something that wasn’t there before. Brené Brown talks a lot about creativity. She believes that “unused creativity is not benign. It...