Wisdom

I dedicated my first sabbatical to a knowledge-seeking journey; disseminating what I learned is a key mission still unfolding. Stirring in truths worth contemplating and sharing, from books and entertainment to current events is part of my calling. I enjoy seeding the mind expansion process in all of us.

Dec 15, 20242 min read

Episode 9: Say It Aloud—A Conversation with Leah Nagely Robbins

This episode is for anyone who’s felt stuck, doubted their path, or just needed a reminder to say their dreams out loud.

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Nov 26, 20243 min read

Episode 8 - Embracing Permission Fluidity and Self-Care

by Delia Grenville Tune In: Embracing Permission Fluidity and Self-Care In this episode of To Live List , I explore a...

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Jul 17, 20221 min read

Topics That Make You Think Outside the Box: Nature vs. Nurture

Recently, two people asked me, “ What I wanted ?" One person is a new colleague who helps organizations build great conversations. So, I...

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May 17, 20221 min read

Topics That Make You Think Outside the Box: The Slap Down

I can’t say exactly how many times I have written about "the slap-down." More than a dozen times including comments on social. The story...

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Aug 16, 20201 min read

Enough parties, it’s time for Politics of Sound Mind

Here’s the thing: As a voting adult, I’d like to consider an idea and then make decision. So, let’s say ✅I agree with healthcare ideals...

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Jul 27, 20202 min read

Check your cause's ego at the door

You know when two roads meet. This happens in my home town, Toronto. The QEW Eastbound overlaps with the 401 Westbound. How can you being...

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Nov 5, 20181 min read

Hope: Year 10

Ten years ago when we elected the first black president: Did we envision the resistance of the current backlash movement? I want to...

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Nov 4, 20181 min read

Defining Moments, then what?

All that build up and anticipation for a “defining moment” and then what? Life continues on as it always does. Life continues on whether...

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Sep 30, 20181 min read

Blackout versus Shoutout: We can do them both

This is not a time to stand alone. Women are reaching out to me and I want to share some of what I am hearing. 1. Do you think the...

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Sep 27, 20182 min read

The Powerlessness of Women

When we walked out of Black Klanmsman last Sunday, it wasn’t because it was poorly done. Nothing close. The film was so well done that I...

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Jul 22, 20181 min read

Revisting Tennis: What I am learning on the court.

I am revisiting tennis. These aren’t high school gym lessons and enough time has passed to give this a try again. So, what will I get out...

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Jul 11, 20181 min read

Bright Light Moments

It was just a week ago that I tried to capture all of these memories. As a scientist, I wonder if trying to remember so much and trying...

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Jun 8, 20181 min read

Depression and Identity: Are we missing the point?

I began blog early in the week. But now with two celebrity suicides in one week, I believe the discussion is too important to fall prey...

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May 20, 20181 min read

How We Engage Our Transferable Skills: 3 Ideas from a Photo Shoot

▫️You all know I love organizations along with the interaction between people and process. Here’s what I observed at my son’s first photo...

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May 5, 20182 min read

A Private Conversation: Do you know where that pain is coming from?

A tight pelvic flooor. Read more. Watch video. So....this is a PSA. Dude, so many folks are going to be like what????? This is for women...

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Apr 18, 20181 min read

How we are coached matters

So, earlier this week, I shared about my son’s gymnastics experience. Here’s a #principleinpractice for you, How we are coached matters....

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Jan 15, 20182 min read

Honoring Dr. King

We understand the physics of energy. “A body in motion will stay in motion, a body at rest will stay at rest.” We know, what it takes to...

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Dec 31, 20172 min read

Remembering Juanita and Hyacinth

Ms. Juanita Moore's Academy nominated performance in Imitation of Life defined a point of view for my mother. She had spoken to me, my...

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Dec 13, 20171 min read

People versus Parties

We are heading back to first principles. Here’s how. “Elect a candidate that represents what you value as a society.” I’ve been reading...

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Nov 3, 20172 min read

Chains were meant to be broken

I remember the exact moment I decided that I am chain breaker. It was summer of 1989. Many of you weren’t even alive. I had received a...

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Oct 4, 20171 min read

Start Early, Give Often

When our son was a fifth grader, he had asked to go see Black Friday like it were a movie or a ceremony. He explained that he had heard...

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Oct 3, 20173 min read

God given rites...

Today some person on another thread was on about their “God given rite” to carry a gun. Rite not right was part of what prodded me to...

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Sep 23, 20171 min read

Shadows at Work

We visited the Experience Music Project in Seattle and here's what I learned about shadows and where you might see them at work: 1. Your...

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Jun 1, 20171 min read

Engaging Kids Through S.T.E.A.M

I love meeting with kids of all ages to talk to them about my experiences growing up. I was always in the minority in my classes and...

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Dec 16, 20162 min read

Last Caste

I believe part of my destiny is to live in the US. Nowhere in the world can you be completely enveloped by the labels of human...

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Mar 20, 20161 min read

Dreams are for Big Kids Too

I've had so many amazing opportunities to interface with amazing human beings in this industry. Meeting Steve Wozniak is in the top 3.

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Mar 20, 20161 min read

Unleash Your Creativity with Technology

Question: What’s the future of engineering and what are the things that are going to matter most, especially for people getting into...

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Jan 11, 20162 min read

So, that's a Ziggy Stardust

When I was a girl, I was completely afraid of Ziggy Stardust. Curious, too. I remember the first time I saw 'it'. To me, Ziggy was an...

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Nov 2, 20152 min read

Turning 13: 2 Parts Love, 1 Part Dragon

Today, our daughter bought 3 books at Barnes and Nobles. The Fault of the Stars, The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, and...

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