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Welcome to the heart of reflection and real talk. Here, you’ll find personal essays, thought-provoking stories, and candid pieces on everything from healing and social justice to everyday life lessons. Whether I’m unpacking personal journeys or sharing insights from the world around us, each piece invites you to pause, reflect, and maybe even laugh a little. Dive in and let’s explore together. Get in Touch
Presence + Patience=Power.
This concept suggests that one can attain a sense of personal power and effectiveness by being fully present in the current moment and practicing patience....
Meditation, not Medication
An increasing number of children have been showing elevated signs of stress, restlessness, and anxiety starting at a very early age. I know meditation is a...
Create a ‘Bar Mitzvah’ for Black and Brown Boys
Although I spend most of the year on the road, I am startled by how many local news stations portray Black and Brown Boys. The headlines all read the same:...
Invest in YOU in 2017
How often have you found yourself thinking or saying the following? “I wish I had more time for myself.” “I’m so busy! I don’t have a moment to breathe.” “I...
Fatherhood Retreat @ Henry Booth House (Chicago, IL)
Henry Booth House affectionately known as HBH, is a 501c3, Greater Chicago nonprofit community-based social services agency will host Dr. LaMarr D. Shields...
New podcast from 2016 Fellow LaMarr Shields focuses on social activism
Click on the link below to read about Dr. Shields' new podcast:...