Our obsession with sameness and screens is eroding empathy, diversity, and resilience. The next generation is watching.
“Connection is why we’re here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.” — Brené Brown
We live in an age of constant contact, yet genuine connection feels inc...
How martial arts, Bruce Lee, and resilience teach us to rise again
Last night in Jiu Jitsu class, the instructor paused as my partner and I practiced a strike. He looked at both of us and said, “You can hit harder—because you’re learning to protect yourself. You can take the hit and not be hu...
“The creative adult is the child who survived.” – Ursula K. Le Guin
When I was younger, I was told more than once that I could never make money being creative. Productivity and ambition were celebrated, but creativity? That was seen as frivolous, impractical, even a waste of time. So, I ...
“…But little by little, as you left their voices behind, the stars began to burn through the sheets of clouds, and there was a new voice which you slowly recognized as your own…” — Mary Oliver, “The Journey”
After betrayal, heartbreak, or deep loss, one of the most common questions people as...
I used to ride my bike around the neighborhood until the streetlights flickered on. I’d explore with my friends, chase fireflies, eat popsicles that stained my lips neon red, and sculpt masterpieces out of mud. I didn’t care about getting dirty. I didn’t care about being perfect. I just wa...
In today’s world, hustle culture has become a badge of honor — a relentless push to be productive, successful, and constantly “on.” Social media amplifies it with slogans like “rise and grind” and “sleep is for the weak,” glorifying overwork and making rest feel like failure. But beneath this ...
“The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.” — David Morrison
There was a recent article in a UK magazine that described having a boyfriend as “embarrassing.” Not toxic. Not problematic. Just... embarrassing. That word stuck with me. It felt like a symptom of something deeper—som...
1. The Ongoing Work of Boundaries
I haven’t always trusted my gut. And every time I ignored it, I paid for it.
I didn’t want to make a scene. I didn’t want to make anyone uncomfortable. I worried—like I always do—about what people would think.
I’d see someone blow past my boundaries, and I’d g...
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” — Maya Angelou
I grew up with her. She’s beautiful inside and out—smart, driven, compassionate. A true professional who worked hard to get where she is. Nothing was handed to her. She earned every bit of her success.
So ...
I was criticized recently for sharing my vulnerabilities. I expected it. Still, it stung. I felt myself get defensive. But here’s the truth: I will not stop. I will not shrink. I will not silence myself to make others comfortable.
Because sometimes people lose hope—not because they’re weak, but ...
Betrayal cuts deep. Whether it’s a broken promise, a fractured friendship, or a partner’s deception, the sting of betrayal often leaves us questioning everything—especially trust. But what if betrayal isn’t just a personal wound, but part of a larger energetic pattern?
Many spiritual thinkers an...
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” — Brené Brown
Tonight, I had a panic attack in martial arts class.
Sweating. Shaking. Breathless. The room spun. I had to sit down while everyone looked on, asking if I was okay. I wasn’t. And I...
