Shifting the Stone
An introduction to the poem “Shifting the Stone,” about confronting obstacles by changing how they are approached rather than avoiding them.
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What Else Is Possible? Re-imagining Barriers as Opportunities
Achievement isn’t about sidestepping obstacles. It’s about transforming them into something valuable. Often, a small shift in perspective reveals opportunities hidden within the challenge itself.
The Language of Respect: How Thoughtful Choices Make a Difference
Have you ever paused mid-conversation, unsure of what to say next? It's a moment many of us have experienced, whether due to uncertainty or fear of saying the wrong thing.
Blue Like That: A Shade of What Lingers
Blue is often a color that lives in the silence—the spaces between words, actions, and intentions. It is present in the hesitation after “I didn’t mean to,” or the pause following “I’m fine.”
Fragments of the Unspoken: A Reflection on Rediscovery
Have you ever found yourself at a loss for words when they mattered most? Perhaps you tried to explain, but the right words wouldn’t come. Or maybe it wasn’t about words at all—it was something deeper, a feeling you couldn’t quite shape or express.
Seasons of the Pear Tree: A Reflection on Time and Change
There are times when everything slows down, and the pace of life becomes more deliberate. In these moments, the world feels simpler, steadier, and more meaningful.
Step into 2025: Share Your Thoughts with Wiley’s Walk
A short reader survey asking what topics, questions, and types of writing readers want to see on Wiley’s Walk in 2025.
Lending a Hand from Afar: How to Support California Wildfire Recovery
The California wildfires have scorched landscapes and ravaged communities. They have left an indelible mark on countless lives. Homes have been reduced to ashes, Individuals and families have been displaced, and ecosystems upended.
The Point of It All: Redefining Inclusion with Education and Duct Tape
Educating and teaching have always been integral to my life, although not through traditional classrooms or structured lessons, but as a natural part of navigating life with Cerebral Palsy and mobility challenges.
Lessons from Driftwood
Ever tried holding sand in your hand? At first, it feels steady, something solid that can be held onto. Then, slowly, it starts slipping away—grain by grain.