“I am often asked what can people do to become a good global citizen. I reply that it begins in your own community.” – Kofi Annan Having grown up in a country considered to be a crossroad for different nationalities and cultures, the notion of globalization seems natural to me. My identity isn’t tethered to…
Archives for June 2018
5 Signs That You’re On the Best Path For You
“Don’t think you’re on the right road just because it’s a well-beaten path.” Have you ever found yourself lying in bed, asking yourself soul-searching questions like, “What the heck am I doing with my life?” or “Am I following a path that will allow me to live up to my potential?” If you’ve experienced this…
What Judging Others Reveals About You
“Before pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean.” – Jimi Hendrix Everyone loves to indulge in people-watching once in a while. I love to sit by the window facing a busy street in a Starbucks, sipping a warm chai latte as I watch the hustle bustle pass me by. A running commentary plays in…
The Difference Between Giving Up and Surrendering
“Surrender isn’t about giving up, it’s about letting go.” – Anonymous Some of the highlights of my travels have included visits to ancient spiritual and religious sites. Whether it’s the awe-inspiring ceiling of the Sistine Chapel or the largest bronze Buddha in the Todai-ji temple in Japan, or the ornate and intricate structures of the…
How to Find Balance When You’re Emotionally Triggered
“Emotions flow in and out, they don’t define us.” – Julie Reed We’ve all had our buttons pushed at some point. Maybe someone uttered hurtful words, made a snide remark, or offered unsolicited advice that brought out the worst in us. Or maybe it was a self-inflicted trigger. You see that you’ve gained an extra…