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

Meditation is one of the most basic practices on the spiritual path, but one size does not fit all. There are different types of meditation practices, and you may wind up doing various types at different times along the way. Here, Ram Dass takes us on guided...

There was a time in my life when I didn’t think much about the future. I lived freely, playfully, and without a care. I would talk endlessly, laugh wholeheartedly, and find joy in the simplest of moments. I was that spirited little girl, full of life and laughter. But...

Gratitude is my anchor. It’s the difference between waking up overwhelmed and waking up aware. It keeps me grounded when life feels like it’s spinning too fast—when my to-do list is loud, my goals are big, and my past tries to whisper lies. Gratitude is how I slow...

I was a relatively happy child. But at 18, life brought me anxiety and depression.From then on, it became a struggle just to get through everyday life. When I entered a stable relationship, things began to change for the better. But one day, it ended suddenly, leaving...