There is no benefit to us or to the world if we play into the limitations of social stereotypes of who we should be. There is no benefit to us or to the world if we direct our energy reacting to our critics or trying to prove them wrong. To do so would be to play small and not live authentically, denying ourselves our birthright to let our talents to flourish. So let’s choose to play big.
Author Archives: Camille Isaacs-Morell
The Paradox of Grief
Grief is the outcome of love and loss. It should not be resisted.
Grief is experienced and expressed differently by each person. Here is my testimony of grief and joy, which coexist with hope and faith.
Mixed Feelings on Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is a time for honest assessments. Without denying feelings of sadness that comes from separation, there is always much to be thankful for!
Pay it forward!
I have written this article to encourage my followers to explore all their God-given talents and find creative and innovative ways to combine their professional training, volunteer experience and hobbies to #payitforward and to #giveback .
Celebrate the opportunity to give a hand up!
I am fortunate to have benefitted from the changes and to now have the opportunity to give a hand up to others. The journey continues towards a world in which all people, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, can take their place according to their ability and aspiration.
Black Canadians: The narrative and the vision
Systemic racism persists, even though there is no explicit racist intent and there is no contravention of anti-discrimination laws and anti-racist policies.
Act intentionally to dismantle systemic racism
As we celebrate Black History Month, the transfiguration calls upon all of us to examine the legacy of history and to act intentionally to surpass the limitations of anti-discriminatory laws in Canada.
Keep the faith and act in faith
Photo of Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby the Archbishop of West Africa, Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith and Archbishop Howard Gregory toured the Castle from which Africans were shipped to the Caribbean and the Americas.
One Day at a Time in 2023
Although easier said than done, the adage “One day at a time.” is the antidote for anxiety. I’ve always said that the red hibiscus is my signature flower. There is never a time in the year when the hibiscus doesn’t bloom. The blooms last only one day. I find their transient beauty very special. MultipleContinue reading “One Day at a Time in 2023”
Being unique can become a bad thing
It is important to be aware of how our unique personality traits can become weaknesses, which can diminish the effectiveness of how we live our lives and how we serve God. Finding the ways in which God wants us to use our personality traits appropriately is essential if we are to serve God according to His will.
Glory Matters 