by Lucy Shenouda | Jul 14, 2020 | Change, Courage, Self-Authorship
As I prepare to step into a new life, new role, new team in an ancient country and culture, I do so with a deep sense of self-assurance. This feeling is strong in spite of the objections of my family, quite vocal in their protests. For them, I am taking a ‘backwards... 
by Lucy Shenouda | Jul 3, 2020 | Attitude, Change, Creativity
I am fascinated by language and words. I find joy understanding connections between concepts and ideas, thoughts and deeds. I am particularly intrigued by the concept of ‘creative tension’. I believe creative tension is a key precursor to transformative... 
by Lucy Shenouda | May 28, 2020 | Change, Courage, Leadership, Perspective
Livelihood. Today’s word is inspired by the picture in this post. I imagined a young man or woman using the bicycle as a means to their livelihood, their life. I see four words. Live, Lively, Hood, and Livelihood. Multiple meanings that connect to each other... 
by Lucy Shenouda | May 27, 2020 | Change, Mindset, Perspective
Ever since the 23rd of March 2020, I catch a glimpse through a word. Just One Word. It carries me through the day. This word comes from thoughtful reflection in solitude or shared in conversation. This daily practice helps me to connect to a thought, signal, mantra.... 
by Lucy Shenouda | Dec 7, 2019 | Change, Human Connection
I step through the looking glass. Life is not what it seems. Or is it? I feel as though we step through the looking glass almost every day in our ever-changing world. Global events turn life upside down for some, right side up for others. At a turning point in my life... 
by Lucy Shenouda | Apr 21, 2019 | Change, Mindfulness, Perspective, Uncertainty
It’s hard to slow down at any time of the year, to practice patience. And, it’s particularly hard during a change of seasons. Real and metaphoric. And, it’s that time of year, again. Back to school. Back to work … well, we were still working and at a...