Our Five Inborn Hungers
by Alphonsus Obayuwana M.D., Ph.D., CPC The key to understanding humanity. KEY POINTS If you allow me to define hunger as a compelling desire, it could then be said that…
The Power and the Beauty of Illuminated Ignorance
I don’t know; therefore, I am? How to make your ignorance serve you well. By Guy P. Harrison KEY POINTS Half empty or half full? The human brain is magnificent…
From Second Line Sizzle to Simmering Love
Navigating Fiery Conflict in NOLA Relationships New Orleans love burns bright, like a second-line parade pulsing with brass and struts. But beneath the vibrant surface, some stories simmer with volatility,…
Why We Mishear Each Other So Often
By Roger Kreuz Ph.D. The research on “eggcorns” and why they’re so persistent. KEY POINTS Sometimes it’s the language that’s at fault “Pass mustard.” “Taken for granite.” “Flaw in the…
It’s Okay to Decline an Invitation
If You Don’t Want to Go Janina Steinmetz Ph.D. You might be more worried about saying no than you need to be. People are often invited by friends and family…
Black-Owned Businesses To Shop This Holiday Season
33 Black-Owned Businesses To Shop This Holiday Season (and All Year Round) Find a perfect gift for everyone on your list. By Nafeesah Allen, Ph.D. Photo: According to the U.S.…
The Other Side of Estrangement
by Elizabeth Heaney MA, LPC What can you do if you’re the one who’s being shut out? KEY POINTS This post considers how estrangement might impact those on the receiving…
The 4 Essential Pieces All Great Relationships Must Have To Work
I recently had a discussion with a very insightful woman about what she feels are the four relationship building blocks, all of which must be in place for the relationship…
The People of New Orleans Are the Difference
Our people are our competitive advantage As places go, New Orleans is as unique as any city there is. While some places may tout their economic prosperity, corporate presence and…
Revolutionary History Version 3
Revolutionary History: Lost and Found, and Lost Again How the Desire Street “Panther mural,” painted in 1970 to chronicle Black history for residents of the Desire housing development, met its…