Posts by Marcel Hernandez
I talk to myself
Whether we realize it or not, we all talk with ourselves and we create stories in our minds to rationalize the things that happen to us.
Read More‘Why?’ Series: Change, Livinlikelarz, and Halfthestory
Our social media identities are only #halfthestory. Be brave. Be bold. Tell the truth. Your story empowers others.
Read MoreWriting Workshop: Get to Know the Students We Serve
As the students entered the classroom and I observed their social interaction, I couldn’t help but recall my own high school days and the crazy social dynamic of those years. Some students carrying on, some in their own world, others talking with me, some setting up their place in the back of the room, some…
Read MoreFrom Jail to Self-Acceptance: A Perspective on Recovery
Though she didn’t realize it at the time, Erin had a great deal of things she had not yet confronted. While she thought fitness was aiding her in her recovery, and to a point, it was, she discovered later that the patterns of addiction manifested themselves in many ways.
Read MoreFrom Straight As to Needles: A Perspective on Addiction
Part 1: Before the Change She lit her next to last cigarette, as she searched for a bottle cap to heat up the last bit of heroin she had left. She strapped on the blood pressure cuff–the one she acquired in pharmacy school–and though she would have normally felt anticipation as she drew the liquid…
Read More‘Why?’ Series: The Change that Led to Be About Change
Train your mind to confront and embrace darkness as a part of you, and harness the energy from it to change and make yourself stronger.
Read More‘Why?’ Series: Helping Nonprofits Succeed
By Stephanie Tanner If you asked me what I was going to do with my life as a Junior in high school, I would have said, “Easy. I am going to college, majoring in Ballroom Dance, and teaching dance for the rest of my life. Oh, and I’ll definitely travel around the world.” I grew…
Read More‘Why?’ Series: Training, Meditation, and Volunteering
Why have you adopted certain habits in your life? Answering this helps us to better focus on a direction. Read our friend Adam’s answers in this new series.
Read MoreMusic City true to its name with W.O. Smith Music School
W.O. Smith Music School makes affordable, quality music instruction available to children from low-income families. Learn about the school and its Assistant Director, Lynn Adelman.
Read MoreIf you want something bad enough, you can achieve it
“Every child has a purpose. We’re committed to helping them find it.” You can achieve anything you want.
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