I’m sitting across from a friend I haven’t seen in a while. You know how those first few minutes go—rapid-fire updates, quick laughs, filling in the gaps of time lost...
Describing grief is complicated. It has many layers, each stirring emotions we never expected. We often hear about the seven stages of grief—shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing, and acceptance—but...
As a child, I was captivated by the magic of Saturday morning cartoons, especially the timeless antics of Tom and Jerry. For those who might not know, this classic animated...
My neighbor Marissa once shared a story about her father that has stayed with me ever since. Her father was hard of hearing, and whenever he went to the doctor...
The recent wildfires in LA have ignited a storm of deep sorrow and devastation, leaving many to navigate the heavy burden of collective trauma. Not long ago, we faced a...
Caregiving is an adventure—one filled with laughter, tears, and moments that make you question your sanity. As I got off the phone with a dear friend updating me on her...
As the dust settles from the 2024 Presidential campaign, you might find yourself waking up on Tuesday morning either brimming with optimism or weighed down by disappointment. This landmark election...
As I descended from the stage, my mind still buzzing with the echoes of my speech to faith-driven business leaders, a gentle voice from the crowd halted me. It wasn't...
I’ll never forget the sinking feeling I had when I saw the expressions on the faces of volunteers after I started redoing a project they had spent hours working on...
