For a long time, Mizba Godal was a traveler on a restless road. Working in education and surrounded by people, she found herself constantly chasing the ghost of external validation. She was internally harsh, a silent critic of her own soul, always questioning if she...

'The Buddha’s path is one that must be lived. As we live it, our practice becomes the vessel that carries us forward, and with each moment of awareness, we touch upon the truth the Buddha himself encountered under the Bodhi tree.' Buddha Sutra in 42 Sections

The definition of self-care may differ for everyone, but eventually it boils down to this core understanding: the awareness, acceptance, and respect for your own needs. True self-care requires first realizing what you truly need, and then choosing to honor that need...

“Sometimes growth doesn’t look like becoming more—it looks like leaving behind what no longer fits.” For a long time, I believed that outgrowing a friendship meant I had failed at it. That belief took root early, at boarding school, where friendships weren’t just...

‘May all beings overcome low self-esteem and sadness by reflecting on their own goodness.’ Everyday Buddhism