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Noticing the Good: The Power of Seeing What’s Been Overlooked
As the sun sets below the horizon, the sky undergoes a stunning change. Fiery oranges, deep magentas, violet blues, and rich indigos merge, filling the sky with breathtaking hues. In those few moments, the world feels different—lighter, somehow. The burst of color…
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Shifting the Stone
At some point, a stone appears—an obstacle so large it feels insurmountable. It might be a personal struggle, a difficult choice, or an unexpected challenge that feels unbeatable. The common instinct is often to avoid, work around, or ignore it. It is…
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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. Progress emerges in unexpected ways when approached from a different angle (Shogren et al., 2019). For individuals…
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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. Now, imagine this scenario with someone who has a disability. How do…
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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.” It isn’t the sharp ache of something breaking, but…
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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…
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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. Age Six: Sticky Hands, Open Skies When I was six years old, the days felt endless,…
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Step into 2025: Share Your Thoughts with Wiley’s Walk
Greetings Wiley’s Walk Readers, I hope 2025 is off to a great start for each of you. I am reaching out to gather your thoughts and feedback. What topics would you like to see explored on Wiley’s Walk (www.wileyswalk.com)? Are there specific…
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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. From afar, the magnitude of such devastation can feel…
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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. This unique perspective often means that when the world fails…