MIKAYLA WARREN

We've all heard "this is a safe space". The saying implies the presence of an invisible shield, where all thoughts, feelings, and actions are willingly welcomed and understood by the space's other parties. The unspoken promise is that you will be protected from discomfort and disagreement from the surrounding parties. This is where safety quickly becomes fragility . But what if we embraced a "brave space". A brave space is where fear and courage co-exist. It's less about the

I sent this email to my team the other day. Although I sent this reminder to them, I find it to be helpful for me too. Check it out: Are you a contributing member to society?   If so, how do you contribute?   While pondering how you contribute, do you find that you contribute in a meaningful and intentional way?   I suspect your thoughts are: Yes, I am a contributing member. I contribute by working, being a parent, a friend, and colleague. I am intentional because I am suppor

Stop being so sensitive, you offensive bastards. Stop being so offensive, you sensitive bastards.  At what point do feelings tilt toward sensitivity? At what point does truth tilt toward offensiveness? What's the tipping point? How do we be sensitive in the pursuit of expressing truth? And when is it okay to disregard sensitivity and speak freely? May we walk toward the line, not away from it. May we get so close that our noses touch. And we smile.