My Fyshbowl Blog

                                                   If those in power really cared, we would not find ourselves in a world where we have to spell out that "Black lives matter" and "children do not belong in cages." We would not be debating whether or not women and people of color deserve equal pay. Healthcare for all would not be debatable. In the year 2020, we would not continue spending more money on military, policing, and prison systems than we do on education, housing, and food production. The health, safety, and overall care of our children and elderly would be prioritized over all else.  As Nelson Mandela stated, "There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children." If the way children have been treated in our society throughout history says anything, it screams out blatant im...

Ask most people what they want in life and they  will tell you that they wish to be happy, loved, and successful. Many people want these same things for their children. Ask them how they define happiness, love, and success, and you may get a few different answers. To some, happiness is determined by where one lives, the material items they possess, ability to travel, experience leisure activities, and entertainment.  Love is often equated with being married or in a relationship with a so-called soul mate and surrounded by family and friends that care for and support us. Success is also gauged in a variety of ways. Too often success is defined by the amount of money one makes, societal status, careers, and popularity.  It seems as though our society is obsessed with being successful and happy. There are hundreds of self-help books that offer the keys to unlocking our potential and finding true happiness. Then there are the motivational speakers preaching prosperity through...