I was recently re-watching one of my favorite anime, Apothecary Diaries, and Maomao’s dad said, “You know, conjecture shouldn’t be spoken out loud.” It got me thinking — if only more people actually practiced that. We’re living in a world where…

A recent conversation with a friend reminded me of something I’ve learned over the years — growth isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, and that’s okay. Life is a journey, and everyone’s journey and experiences will look and feel different. Sometimes, that…

In our modern world, death has become a constant spectacle. Every day, lives are lost—children, neighbors, strangers—and we watch it unfold on our screens as if it were ordinary. Police brutality. Domestic violence. Gang violence. Mass shootings. Tragedies scroll past us…

It’s so easy to let darkness creep in when we’re faced with beliefs we deeply disagree with—especially when those beliefs cause harm or put others at a disadvantage. Hate can feel like the simplest response. But hate doesn’t heal; it only…

When I hear phrases like “The solution to weakness is power,” I always stop and think about what that really means. Because, what is weakness? What is power? And who decides? Some might say poverty is weakness. But does that mean…