Author Archives: Dignity Freedom Fighter

“I always knew that deep down in every human heart, there is mercy and generosity. No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for loveContinue reading “Dignity: We are all Royalty “

I spent much of my life always looking for approval. I wanted to be accepted by others no matter what the cost. I allowed myself to be led by the behavior of others even though I knew it was wrong. My need to be accepted was more important than anything even if it meant hurtingContinue reading “Dignity: I Choose to do “

“What would you say if a guy walked in for any interview without a shirt on and I hired him?”   ‘He must’ve had on some really nice pants.”  Chris Gardner- The Pursuit of happiness.  That is one of my favorite scenes from the movie “The Pursuit of happiness.” It is the story of ChrisContinue reading “Dignity: The Pursuit of Happiness “

This week is Transgender Awareness week, and it will end on Sunday November 20, 2022, as we recognize Transgender Day of Awareness. I write this blog because my middle child has 2 of their closest friends transitioning from female to male. These two have become a part of our family and we support them as they make this transitionContinue reading “Dignity: Transgender Awareness”

“Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help or concluded you do not care. Either case is a failure of leadership.”  Colin Powell  I want to first recognize our Veteran’s and their families andContinue reading “Dignity: Soldier On “

In the next two weeks I will be speaking at the surgical and medical grand rounds which is amazing to me when I think back to how I started in my life. I was the oldest of three boys being raised by a single parent during the 1970s in inner city Boston. Just those factsContinue reading “Dignity: Let Your Light Shine “

There are times I do not want to read the newspaper or watch the news reports on television. It is hard to hear about the struggles that many in our nation are having. It is especially difficult when we see what is happening to our young people. Did you know that of the top 5Continue reading “Dignity: Hope When Times Seem Hopeless “

“One of the most difficult things is not to change society, but to change yourself.”  Nelson Mandela.  I have read “Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela” twice. I also have it on my phone as an audio file. I listen to it as much as I listen to Dr. Donna Hicks’ bookContinue reading “Dignity: The Journey Continues “

Dr. Donna Hicks, PhD, in her book Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture that Brings Out the Best in People, writes about the three connections of dignity. These three connections play a significant role in our dignity journey. She characterizes these three connections as connecting to our own dignity, connecting to the dignityContinue reading “Dignity: Community Strong “

There are times when I sit down in front of the computer, and I am challenged on what to say on Fridays. It happens from time to time that I do not know what to say that is a wonderful thing. It allows me to reflect on the past week and it gives me theContinue reading “Dignity: “Was Blind But Now I See” “