Proximity has taught me some basic and humbling truths, including this vital lesson: Each of us is more than the worst thing we've ever done. Bryan Stevenson, Just Mercy June 1, 2024Posted in InspirationWritten by Holly NelsonComments Off on Bryan Stevenson, Just Mercy
We have a choice. We can embrace our humanness, which means embracing our broken natures and the compassion that remains our best hope for healing. Or we can deny our brokenness, forswear compassion, and, as a result, deny our own humanity. Bryan Stevenson May 1, 2024Posted in InspirationWritten by Holly NelsonComments Off on Bryan Stevenson
Perhaps one of the greatest harms the criminal justice system has done is persuaded us that we do not know how to solve the problems that arise between and amongst us. Danielle Sered, Until We Reckon: Violence, Mass Incarceration, and a Road to Repair April 1, 2024Posted in InspirationWritten by Holly NelsonComments Off on Danielle Sered, Until We Reckon: Violence, Mass Incarceration, and a Road to Repair
The very existence of the prison forecloses the kinds of discussions that we need in order to imagine the possibility of eradicating these behaviors. Angela Y. Davis, Freedom is a Constant Struggle March 1, 2024Posted in InspirationWritten by Holly NelsonComments Off on Angela Y. Davis, Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Studies have shown that inmate participation in education, vocational and job training, prison work skills development, drug abuse, mental health and other treatment programs, all reduce recidivism, significantly. Bobby Scott November 15, 2021Posted in InspirationWritten by Holly NelsonComments Off on Bobby Scott
The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. H. Jackson Brown, Jr. October 15, 2021Posted in InspirationWritten by Holly NelsonComments Off on H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. Colin Powell September 15, 2021Posted in InspirationWritten by Holly NelsonComments Off on Colin Powell
Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. Francis of Assisi August 15, 2021Posted in InspirationWritten by Holly NelsonComments Off on Francis of Assisi
Every moment is a fresh beginning. T. S Eliot July 16, 2021Posted in InspirationWritten by Holly NelsonComments Off on T. S Eliot
Remember no one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt June 15, 2021Posted in InspirationWritten by Holly NelsonComments Off on Eleanor Roosevelt
