She is Enough: Women's Empowerment
“Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are.” -Brene Brown
Pachamama Did you know we’d be coming when they built here? Did you see our faces among the 2,500? Pachamama Did you whisper in their ears as they laid each stone Of how many eyes and cameras would press up against them? Pachamama Did you fill the soil with your song? Provide it the nutrients …
Before I left my study-abroad home in Madrid, Spain, I took a series of photos. These pictures felt odd to take, because I already had the images memorized in my mind. I decided to take these photos as a keepsake of the pictures that would inevitably fade with time. My bedroom, the walk to the …
Your vibe attracts your tribe I love this quote for the meaning it has taken on in my life. Only recently has it become so relevant and true. Until now, I had a different view on friendships and connections. I grew up as a social butterfly, hopping around friend groups, and always wanting to be …
While listening to a podcast episode today, a quote struck me. It made sense to me today, with the challenges I am facing, and the problems I am seeking to solve. (In this quote, where I use ''the divine'', you might swap for a higher power that you feel connected to, may it be called …
The only sound in the room is the air conditioner, the fan humming loudly. I don’t know where my arm ends and yours begins. Our legs are tied together like always. It’s morning. Facebook reminded me that I loved people before you. I almost couldn’t believe it. You know his name; you know all their …
We love cities. We love nature. I love a good long hike, covered head to toe in mud, and getting to experience the luxury of a nice warm shower and fancy soap. Our favorite trips have had the right combination of hustling to see the sights and learn all we can, as well as taking it …
Observe the many ways in which unease, discontent, and tension arise within you through unnecessary judgment, resistance to what is, and denial of the Now. My mind has been speeding through life recently. At times, I feel I won't be able to catch it. The tools I know and love haven't been useful to calm this …
Coming back to work after a relaxing weekend was harder than I'd hoped. My current status is: wanting to change careers. There's a lot to love about teaching--that's not it. I've always felt like I was born an educator. As soon as I learn something, I'm ready to share it with the next person. However, …
The dog uses his paws to dig a soft space to lie down. He sits in the cozy dirt and rests his head on the grass. The birds are chirping, saying hello and chatting with one another. The insects are alive and abundant. A flying one came into my cup of water, lost and confused. …
Drop off backpack. Check my packing list. Fill up my water bottle. Change my clothes. Order taxi. I went through my list in my head as the elevator climbed from the second floor to the fourth. I had minutes to grab what I needed and get into a cab to meet the group on time …
