Casting Stones

As a unique human among over eight billion one-of-a-kind travelers, we all have in common that we want to be seen, heard, and understood by our fellow adventurers and for them to make a sincere effort to understand better where we are coming from.

December 2023

Equality, JusticeAlicia Kae MillerDecember 6, 2023Empathy Uprise, LLCempathy, austin, texas, advocacy, inclusion, positivity, justice, equality, integrity, liberation, expression

Empathy Cultivates Empathy

The remarkable thing about dignity is that when we grace each other with inclusion that comes from being empathetic, bonds of trust and mutual respect are forged. The strength of this bond shores up loyalty.

October 2023

EqualityAlicia Kae MillerOctober 4, 2023Empathy Uprise, LLCempathy, austin, texas, advocacy, inclusion, positivity, justice, equality, integrity, liberation, expression

Royal Highness

It was just me, the majestic one, and a dazzling moment that left me feeling that I, alone, was chosen to be a part of the sun’s larger conversation with Travis County.

September 2023

Equality, JusticeAlicia Kae MillerSeptember 6, 2023Empathy Uprise, LLCempathy, austin, texas, advocacy, inclusion, positivity, justice, equality, integrity, liberation, expression

Sight Unseen

As we peek out from behind the darkness of the past, recall that we have more in common than not - we have collectively lost, changed, and will rise again. Together.

July 2023

Integrity, Liberation, EqualityAlicia Kae MillerJuly 5, 2023Empathy Uprise ℠empathy, austin, texas, advocacy, inclusion, positivity, justice, equality, integrity, liberation, expression

Parallels

I was far from home with no friends in the area, so I desperately needed what we all want: to be seen, heard, and understood.

February 2023

Equality, IntegrityAlicia Kae MillerFebruary 1, 2023Empathy Uprise ℠empathy, austin, texas, advocacy, inclusion, positivity, justice, equality, integrity, liberation, expression

Rise

Seeing, hearing, and understanding is more than a one-and-done box to be checked.

January 2023

Equality, IntegrityAlicia Kae MillerJanuary 4, 2023Empathy Uprise ℠empathy, austin, texas, advocacy, inclusion, positivity, justice, equality, integrity, liberation, expression

Choices

As I catch my breath and wipe away tears, I cannot help but wonder, is the intention behind acts of hate to silence the voices of the majority so that our outrage becomes mute?

July 2022

Integrity, Liberation, Equality, JusticeAlicia Kae MillerJuly 6, 2022Empathy Uprise ℠empathy, austin, texas, advocacy, inclusion, positivity, justice, equality, integrity, liberation, expression

Turning Point

Like you, I am angry. I am heartbroken, and I have firm opinions. However, I also realize that as comfortable as I am staying within the narrow confines of like-mindedness, change does not occur in isolation.

June 2022

Integrity, EqualityAlicia Kae MillerJune 1, 2022Empathy Uprise ℠empathy, austin, texas, advocacy, inclusion, positivity, justice, equality, integrity, liberation, expression

Status Symbols

Since we are all human, our responses will be individually different. However, a lack of inclusion and a sense of belonging is relatable to all of us.

May 2022

Equality, Expression, Integrity, Justice, LiberationAlicia Kae MillerMay 4, 2022Empathy Uprise ℠empathy, austin, texas, advocacy, inclusion, positivity, justice, equality, integrity, liberation, expression

Signs

We are all someone else's "other." As you continue to shift gears, keep your eyes out for me to we, mile-marker #1.

April 2022

Equality, Expression, Integrity, Justice, LiberationAlicia Kae MillerApril 6, 2022Empathy Uprise ℠empathy, austin, texas, advocacy, inclusion, positivity, justice, equality, integrity, liberation, expression

Stand Alone

Since we are the leaders of our own life, our leadership burden is ours alone.

March 2022

Equality, Expression, Integrity, Justice, LiberationAlicia Kae MillerMarch 2, 2022Empathy Uprise ℠empathy, austin, texas, advocacy, inclusion, positivity, justice, equality, integrity, liberation, expression

Becoming

As we reckon with a past that did not serve us well, it is painful to have hard conversations. Yet, to heal from the shame in all of us, we must bring these unspoken truths into the light.

February 2022