My father’s father died four years before I was born. Dad reacted to the news by hoisting a massive trunk containing the man’s every worldly possession into the backyard trash barrel and setting it on fire. My mother, who had talked him out of destroying family heirlooms on other occasions, arrived at the pyre too […]
Author: Shannon
Not a Lady
How can I be expansive and free and still be loved? Am I going to be a lady or am I going to be fully human? Do I trust the unfolding and continue to grow, or do I shut all of this down so I fit? – Glennon Doyle Melton, Love Warrior
I am the Storm
The Devil whispered in my ear, “You’re not strong enough to withstand the storm.” Today I whispered in the Devil’s ear, “I am the storm.”
My TEDx Maastricht Talk
My Trip to Maastricht
Those of you who know me well know I was, at one point, nervous about the events of the past few days. I was nervous about preparing a speech in the short time I had available after I was asked to give a TEDx talk. I was nervous about my first visit to Europe. I […]
Bio by TEDx’s Ninih Vang
When she is asked to describe herself, it immediately becomes clear that Shannon Thrace is a big lover of life, though life hasn’t always been easy on her. She’s a grad student, writer, IT professional and devotee of farm-to-table restaurants, summer festivals, all-night conversations and formidable philosophy texts. She’s passionate about unplugging, getting outside and […]