Dear readers and friends, It’s natural for us to reflect on ourselves and our place in the world at this time of year. My wish for you is to enjoy the gift of a fresh perspective so that you are active in stepping up and forward whether you are a leader or a community member.




When Mediocrity is Crowned: A Call to Remember
In the quiet middle of the night, when everything seems calm and still, a strange unrest stirs within. The world sleeps, but your mind does not. It wrestles with the sharp edges of reality, searching, reaching. Your eyes stay wide open, burning; your ears hum with a ringing silence heavy with meaning. Whispers rise like