Arin N. ReevesSelf Preservation IS Fighting BackA friend told me this week that she is struggling to choose between “staying in the fight” and “taking care of herself.” “Do I focus on…8h ago8h ago
Arin N. ReevesThe Icelandic Brilliance of “Nenna”One of my favorite aspects of traveling and immersing myself in new cultures is learning words in other languages that sum up entire…Sep 9Sep 9
Arin N. ReevesThe Trojan Horse of IgnoranceIt’s 2024. A person of color, a biracial woman, is one of the two candidates running for President of the United States, and Donald Trump…Aug 8Aug 8
Arin N. ReevesA DEI Insight from the 2024 Paris Olympics“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” Dr. Mae Jemison Astronaut, Scientist, Physician & First Black Woman in SpaceJul 24Jul 24
Arin N. ReevesIndependence & Inclusion A Reflection on the Fourth of July“The only freedom which deserves the name, is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others…Jul 2Jul 2
Arin N. ReevesGood EnoughHe who knows that enough is enough will always have enough. Lao Tze The Tao Te ChingNov 30, 2023Nov 30, 2023
Arin N. ReevesToxic Gratitude?“We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.” Brené BrownNov 14, 20232Nov 14, 20232
Arin N. ReevesVicarious Trauma & Inclusion“The expectation that we can be immersed in suffering and loss daily and not be touched by it is as unrealistic as being able to walk…Oct 31, 2023Oct 31, 2023
Arin N. ReevesThe Absurdity of Book Banning“The books that the world calls immoral are the books that show the world its own shame.” Oscar WildeOct 10, 2023Oct 10, 2023
Arin N. ReevesBelonging vs. Fitting In“What is belonging?” we ask. She says, “Where loneliness ends.” Rivers Solomon, The DeepSep 26, 2023Sep 26, 2023