Being Present with Mark Hatcher

Detroit native and Morehouse Man, Mark Hatcher, sits down with Kiesha to share his life story.  He talks through his journey from his premature birth to his mother's guidance which provided inspiration for how he moves with purpose and how he fathers his elementary school aged daughter Maris Mays.  He also celebrates the goodness that was poured into him on the campus of historic Morehouse College.  Take in this story of a Black man whose model of manhood highlights community care, service-based leadership and honoring black femininity.  There are lessons here about being open to new ideas and perspectives and about letting go of the quest for perfection

Resources from this episode:

Mindfulness Resources

• Oprah and Deepak 21-Day Meditation Experience; Great for beginners
• Sleep Cove Guided Medications: Large variety of options and scenarios
• 12-Minute Meditation: A resource for specified mindfulness

Books Recommendations 

• The Alchemist: Great book for personal centering and finding all that you are looking for within yourself.
• Four Agreements: Simple book for redefining what's important and refocusing
• Before I Forget ; A novel loosely based on a true story helped me with understanding parenting and lineage.
• Tuesday's with Morrie: Great book based upon a true story, highlighting the importance of connectivity with other humans
• God's Debris: Considers a subjective look at God's Omnipotence.
• The Professional Troublemaker – by Luvvie Ajayi Jones - Learn how to cause some good trouble.
• The Quotations of Mayor Coleman A. Young

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