In a recent conversation with a creative friend building a community website, we talked about the pros and cons of a planned timeline as opposed to a ‘learning as we go’ approach to the creative. We recognized there are…
There are many conversations at The Doorway about the way life is and how it plays out. It seems like a long time since I have heard or read new insight in the ‘longstanding’ conversation about how to understand…
“I heard a story about a polar bear on Prozac. It isn’t true is it? It can’t be. The bear was depressed, but even the youngest child dripping ice cream onto the cage bars, could tell you why. The…
The first week of November The Doorway was invited to an international conversation about the role of community in supporting young people outside of traditional supports who are building their lives toward participation in our society. We came together…
Reading an excerpt of a LinkedIn post by Brene Brown in a hotel restaurant one morning this month, I pulled out my newest personal notebook to record her words. A couple of phrases were compelling and I needed to…
A longtime friend called last week. The insights of our conversation seemed important to share. We began by discussing an initiative she had heard about for people who are experiencing a long challenge with alcohol. A Centre has opened…
One of my favorite movies was Aladdin and in particular, the engaging and energetic Iago* who added so much humor and color and food for thought to the story. His strategy of repeating the sentence: “… _____ is such…
A reflection: ‘our responsibility to our children and young people.’ If anyone really HAD written a HOW-TO book for new parents, this would be the most powerful theme and leading thought frame. The success of each child in being…
I woke up this morning remembering a tall, beautiful, talented, bright young woman whose life connected to our streets ended in violence and her death. As I reflected, I was reminded of the statement made by a young man…
“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” Albert Einstein Paying attention to our world is increasingly a commitment to deeper thought and reflection about what…