“I was constantly seeking a balance between mourning what’s already been lost, making space for the time and moments we still had left, and making sense of this complicated process that felt like my heart was split between two contrasting realities: hope and...

‘In the long tradition of Buddhism, there are moments when words fail to fully express the depth of an awakened mind. The experience of liberation — of living an awakened life — often transcends the ordinary boundaries of language and logic.’ Everyday Buddhism

I’m going to start with a small part of my journey to gratefulness. I’m 7 years old, at my school fete, sitting on the oval in a field of daisies and dandelions. I felt magic all around me, even though at that point I didn’t know it. So much happened after that...

When I was younger, I didn’t think much about the word “gratitude.” It just seemed like one of those things adults talked about. But after everything I’ve been through, I’ve learned how important it really is. My parents used to be happy together. We had fun family...

To whoever is reading this, I’m sure there have been times when you looked back and realized you were ungrateful, when life felt dark, foggy, and meaningless, when giving up seemed easier than holding on. I’m 32 years old, but I feel like an old soul. I’ve been...

They say when you’re thankful, your tank will always be full. But the truth is, with gratitude, your tank doesn’t just stay full, it overflows. I began intentionally writing my gratitude in 2019. One day, my little nephew read my journal and asked, “Aunty, why do you...

The relentless churn of youthful ambition often obscures the quiet, profound beauty of life’s simple moments. It usually takes a transformative experience to halt the headlong rush, to force a pause, and to illuminate the immense gratitude that life deserves. For me,...

“Finally, I realized that I was never asking too much. I was just asking the wrong person.” ~ Unknown Friendship should nourish the soul. And in my life, for the most part, it has. I have a small, longstanding circle of friends steeped in a long-shared history. We’re...

‘Pause throughout the day to check in with yourself. Notice when you’re caught up in thought or emotional reactivity. The more you do this, the more intuitive it becomes.’ Everyday Buddhism