Author: Paris Wilson

A Point of View: If Not Now… When?

A Point of View: If Not Now… When?

Posted by | Jun 18, 2020 | , | 0

Years ago, as a student at Michigan State University, I attended a student leadership conference where I received a metal chip engraved with the message, “If not now, when?” As a 20-something-year-old, I did not fully understand the gravity of the question until I graduated with my college degree and started my adventure of adulthood. In light of all that is unfolding in the world recently, my mind has returned frequently to this question.  

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A Point of View: Rigor Mortis: Life After Job Loss & Termination

A Point of View: Rigor Mortis: Life After Job Loss & Termination

Posted by | Feb 13, 2020 | , | 0

Rigor Mortis is a medical term, describing “temporary rigidity of muscles occurring after death that usually lasting from one to four days.” But we can also see it as a metaphor for when something “ends” in your life — it can pierce your heart, psyche, and overall demeanor as you try to realign. For me, embracing “Rigor Mortis” has been vital in learning how to appreciate the fact when there is “death,”- which could take on a multitude of meanings – there is also life that follows afterwards. 

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