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The Power in Now
How difficult is it for you to be present? Do you find your mind wandering to politics or other topics during conversations and when...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jul 12, 20243 min read


Bronny and Lebron
If you follow basketball, then you know what happened last week. If you ate more than your share of barbeque on the 4th or drank too much...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jul 5, 20243 min read


Dear Dad,
It’s been five days. How are you feeling? Do you miss Los Angeles and the process of preparing for your next sermon? Fifty years of...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 28, 20242 min read


The Hike to Juneteenth
My mission began at 5:30 AM on June 16. I went around the house and made sure everyone was up and getting ready. Before humidity filled...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 21, 20243 min read


For Them
If police and doctors knew more about race and empathy, could they have done more to save his life? We will never know. Do you remember...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 14, 20242 min read


2 Halves = 1 Whole
What scares you? Clowns are at the top of some lists. Seeing Trump in office despite 34 guilty counts is also a concern for many. I've...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 7, 20242 min read


Dear Emery,
You are twelve years old. Thank you for stopping the daily reminders of your birthday. We didn’t forget. I hope you are pleased with your...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 31, 20242 min read


Overcome Struggles Always
Do you always overcome struggles? Life has daily challenges. From finding energy to get out of bed to maintaining your sanity after work,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 24, 20243 min read


10 Days
What if you only had ten more days to live? Would you concern yourself with Trump's lies, Justice Thomas' ethics, Kendrick Lamar and...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 17, 20243 min read


Racing Through Palestine and Israel
Where do you stand? Is it alongside Palestine or Israel? Both have killed. On Sunday, I stood on the Yasco track on Old Parham Road. As I...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 10, 20243 min read


Predictions, Plans, Purposes
What’s your prediction, plan, and purpose? Goal achievement begins with how you think. Expectations drive the process, but they don't...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 3, 20243 min read


3 Ws and 1 H
Ask yourself three questions beginning with the letter W. Then follow up with another question that starts with H. Did why, what, who,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 26, 20242 min read


Still Running
Did the rain force you indoors? Perhaps you wanted to follow the advice in last week’s blog and run outside, but the weather changed your...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Stop Running
Picture yourself picking up carry-out food after work on a Friday evening at a local restaurant. Got it? By getting it, I mean the image,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 12, 20243 min read


American Fiction as Non-fiction
“You would like the movie, American Fiction.” “Really? Is it on Netflix?” “No. iTunes. You can rent it.” I found the movie American...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 5, 20243 min read


March Madness on Island
If you're looking for an analysis of the NCAA tournament or an opinion piece on Diddy and Simmons, prepare for disappointment. I've only...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 29, 20242 min read


Lost in the Woods
We arrived at the hiking leader's home at 5:33 AM. She was already in her car and ready to leave. While pulling up behind her, I looked...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 22, 20244 min read


One Love
“Good day. Five for One Love. The Marley movie,” I said and pointed at the movie poster for Bob Marley: One Love. From behind the glass,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 15, 20243 min read


When DEIA Hate Is Good
I hit the driveway after a long run, and my phone lit up. Two colleagues messaged me about an email sent to all university faculty. An...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 8, 20244 min read


DEIA Beginnings
A mixture of nerves and enthusiasm filled my body. Moments before any presentation it’s the same thing. I'm excited about the topic,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 1, 20244 min read
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