More people are turning to practices like yoga and meditation to reconnect with themselves. While often treated as separate disciplines, the truth is: yoga and meditation are deeply intertwined—two sides of the same coin.

As a child, I was very shy and rarely spoke. People would often ask my mother if I could talk,

My stunning view as I await the start of the wedding. After months of planning to attend my cousin’s wedding, I finally landed in Belize...

Gardening is often more than just a physical activity; it is a metaphor for life. The rhythms of planting, growing, nurturing, and...

As I made the final edits to my first book, I couldn't help but reflect on the many hours I had spent listening to and learning from...

One of the saddest stories I ever saw on the local news still lingers in my heart—and yet, it inspired this blog. A mother shared how her teenage son had become depressed and withdrawn after being stuck in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like so many young people, the isolation deeply affected him. According to his mother, the one thing that gave him comfort was his dog. That dog became his emotional anchor. Then, suddenly, the dog passed away. His parents, wanting to

Listening is one of the most powerful ways that we can receive knowledge from others. When we listen, we “pay attention to sound…hear something with thoughtful attention…and…give consideration.” Listening is more than hearing sounds. According to clinical psychologist Kevin Gilliland, PsyD, listening is three-dimensional , and “[p]eople that excel at work, or in marriage or friendships, are ones that have honed their ability to listen.” 1 Most of us think of ourselves as good