When we connect inward, we connect better outward. When we feel truly connected inside — calm, clear, and grounded — it naturally ripples outward. Our inner world sets the tone for how we relate to others, to nature, and to community. Real connection doesn’t require perfection — it asks for conscious presence. Here’s how connection nourishes us…

I’m inspired by a quote attributed to Krishnamurti: “It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” In a colonized culture that prioritizes individuality over collectivity, we can too often feel separated & lonely, hopeless & powerless. Reminded of a study I came across in university on the topic of mindfulness that is relevant to my query. While this practice can serve to decrease anxiety, depression and chronic pain to improve well-being, authors of the study were critical that it can make us more tolerant of systemic and interpersonal mistreatment…

I’m inspired by Mother Teresa when she said: “I was once asked why I don’t participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I’ll be there.” With all that is transpiring on Earth, from authoritarianism, genocide and famine, to climate, environmental and general chaos, life can be intense. I’m getting better at focusing on the positive with sustainable SOLUTIONS, rather than getting sucked down the slippery slope of PROBLEMS. I feel in my soul it’s important not to bypass oppressive social structures with toxic positivity. Though I do believe we are co-creating our reality…

I’m reflecting on how I tried to save the world, until I learned how to save myself. The environmental and social destruction, violence, killing, abuse, weaponized and systemic neglect, in the name of the almighty dollar and power-over. Heinous acts of calculated manipulation, genocide, degradation and austerity. I railed against oppression, gutting legislation, and ongoing institutional systems of colonial power dynamics; raged against the machine! So I…