Five years ago, when I started Culturally Committed, for reasons I no longer recall, something compelled me to begin a weekly “newsletter.” I called it Teachings Tuesday. After writing that very first edition, I remember asking my friend Ashley to proofread it. I was terrified to share it — filled with anxiety about sending my words out into the world. I needn’t have been so scared. There were 33 people on our mailing list at the time, and they were all friends or family. I'll link it here,...

As many of us settle back into our routines after the holidays, there’s often a quietness that lingers—an invitation to slow down and reflect. This week’s Teaching Tuesday comes from George Harris Jr., who shares a thoughtful reflection on looking back not to remain in the past, but to gather the teachings that help guide us forward. His words remind us that reflection, when held with care, can offer clarity, grounding, and direction as we move into a new year. As we settle back into our...

As the holiday break fades from memory, many of us are stepping back into inboxes, meetings, and the familiar pull to “circle back” to the work we intentionally set down at the end of the year. The transition can feel abrupt — even chaotic — as the pace picks up faster than our bodies and spirits are ready for. This week’s teaching from George feels especially timely. It’s a reminder that rest is not something we leave behind when the calendar turns, and that stillness has a place alongside...