What Michelle Obama Taught Me

A few days ago, I watched an excerpt from a recent speech by former first lady Michelle Obama. As usual, she was inspiring.

At a Chicago youth summit, she talked about the power of words and that by using our voice we can build or tear down other people. Her sentiments reminded me of why I'm passionate about purposeful writing and editing.

I believe that how we choose to communicate our thoughts and feelings, sets a tone for how we relate to ourselves and others. Therefore, we must be