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Spain Follow up: A Formula for Breathing

Spain Follow up: A Formula for Breathing

You can survive without food for three weeks. You can survive without water for three days. But you can only survive without air for four to six minutes. Food, water, and air are essential to our survival, yet the most critical—air—is often the one we take for granted.

Travel Series: Learning to Breathe in Spain

The First Country, the First Breath I always imagined my first European adventure would be to France. With three years of high school French under my belt and a college boyfriend hinting at a romantic proposal in Paris, it seemed inevitable. France, the "most romantic city in the world,

Finding Happiness?

Awareness Life is full of ups and downs, and my recent articles have leaned heavily into the weight of the latter. Today, I want to shift the focus to something lighter. Through my experiences and writing, I've realized that I often view the world through a more melancholy

Choosing Life over Shame

Choosing Life over Shame

I’ve lived much of my life with the looming idea of having limited time on this Earth. But what happens when I choose not to end my life but to embrace it? Choosing life doesn’t just alter my daily existence or perspective—it fundamentally transformed my entire being.

My Secret

My Secret

* This article talks about suicidal thoughts and mental depression* I've been holding onto this secret for a very long time. In previous articles, I've discussed the overwhelming pressure of striving for perfection and the relentless weight of my parents' American dream resting on my shoulders.

Finding Myself in the Hot Room: My Journey with Yoga

Finding Myself in the Hot Room: My Journey with Yoga

I remember my first hot yoga class vividly. I was 23, fresh out of college, in a new city, and desperate to lose weight. I'd tried every fad diet and was now tackling every fad exercise. Bikram yoga was the latest craze. I attended my first class and

The Cost of Pleasing Everyone but Yourself

I've been raised to please everyone else, often at the expense of my own needs. I served everyone food before myself, stayed silent about my opinions, and always prioritized what benefited my parents or the family over what I wanted. Saying “No” was seen as a sign of