How do we “live into joy”​ as the world re-opens? Generation WJuly 7, 2021 It is nice to hear people talking about things getting back to normal – although the word normal is so charged these days. The pandemic certainly shined a spotlight on the inequities of what we once considered normal. That said, seeing […] The post How do we “live into joy”​ as the world re-opens? first appeared on Generation W ..read more

  We are happily experiencing this summer of reconnection and the welcomed familiarity that comes with the resurgence of noisy restaurants, crowded airports, and packed stadiums. There is often a collective re-energized feeling in the summer months, but this summer seems hypercharged with excitement. And yet – amidst all the excitement, we find that our ..read more

Many of us have experienced the relief of taking off the physical masks we have worn throughout the pandemic. We have waited so long to reemerge, but as we peel away our layers of protection, there is an underlying sense of discomfort and uncertainty. There is also a sense that our unmasked selves have shifted ..read more

It is nice to hear people talking about things getting back to normal – although the word normal is so charged these days. The pandemic certainly shined a spotlight on the inequities of what we once considered normal. That said, seeing restaurants full inside and out, feeling the frenetic energy of fans in the stands ..read more

As we emerge from one of the most difficult windows in our history, we see the power of human connection being recognized. This was especially true as we came together for InTENtional 2021. Even in the virtual space, there was an even greater sense of belonging.  “This is amazing that we are together from different […] The post The Power of Belonging first appeared on Generation W ..read more

We felt that the love in late January from so many in our Generation W and WOW communities. We are so grateful for those who were able to join us during the Generation WOW Virtual Experience, hosted in partnership with the Duval County Public School District. In true WOW spirit, it was a lovefest for […] The post Feeling the Love of the Positive and the Possible first appeared on Generation W ..read more

So much new in this New Year. 20 is officially minted 21, a new administration will move into the White House and new vaccines are slowly making their way into people’s arms. There is a new season of hope even while old grievances have been emboldened and charted new territory through the halls of our […] The post A New Year of Hope and Powerful Connection first appeared on Generation W ..read more

It’s that time of year as we make the mad dash to finish what we can, in order to enjoy what we should. Everything feels amplified in this year of COVID, and this no doubt contributed to the extra special good feelings we shared as the Generation W team, safely and socially distanced, got together […] The post Ending the Year With Gratitude and Hope first appeared on Generation W ..read more

The holidays are upon us, yet one more time in the year of COVID 2020 where traditions and rituals will be significantly altered, perhaps changed forever. I am fascinated by how our perspectives are radically changing, as accepted ways of doing things, once seen as intractable, have evolved in ways that we never thought possible. Sports without […] The post Gratitude is a Well Seasoned Recipe for Personal Wellness first appeared on Generation W ..read more

VOICES be heard! VOTES be cast! Voting is happening and by the time you read this, over 28 million votes will have already been cast in this crazy election year. It took 100 years and then some, for all women to have the right to vote. As our good friends, Queen Sugar Actress, Tina Lifford […] The post Representation Comes When We Participate in the Process first appeared on Generation W ..read more