“Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created for something new to emerge” — Eckhart Tolle — Have you ever had moments in life where you asked yourself, “Who am I now?” or “Does my existence matter?” or “What is my value?” These questions usually surface when we are in a life-altering situation. So it was with me. After the birth of my child, I found myself…

Understanding, empathy and reflection help fuel change. — A person of color. That’s what the hygienist called me as she worked on my teeth. It took me a while to understand that she was referring to me! And I don’t remember anything else of the conversation. I left the doctor’s office in a daze. My mind kept buzzing…

And 4 quotes by Eckhart to help you decide — Almost all of us live with the assumption that we have a whole lot of time to live. As a consequence, we get busy in the world of form and neglect any practice that roots us in spirituality, hoping to get to it sometime in the future. The truth is…

Is there a right way to ask? — My child had a classmate, Sophia, who also happened to be our neighbor. One day, after school, she came home with my child and waited for her mom to come back from work. Being talkative, Sophia chatted with us for a while but she also kept looking around the room. …

“I know but one freedom and that is the freedom of the mind.“ — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry — Does democracy imply freedom or is there more to the idea of being free? Is it enough to be free in an existential context or does being free from internal turmoil matter? At an individual level, freedom of movement, thought, choice, and speech are priceless. Think about how dreadful it…

It’s definitely not all rosy. — Two days before the date of the planned procedure, my water broke and I had to rush to the hospital. It was the middle of the night when my first child was born. I was hurting so much from the pain of the incision that I dared not move. I…

One choice makes all the difference — Are you frustrated with the status quo and want to change the world and the way it is? Do you feel mad about the fact that some people have advantages in life because they know the “right” people? I feel you. I’ve been there and I understand how demotivating it…

Which should you choose, and when? — One afternoon, I received an email from an author I admire. They sent me a copy of their latest book. I was flattered and excited. I quickly finished up my pending tasks so I could enjoy the book. And I did. …

It’s not difficult — Have you ever noticed how a child who is thrilled to be at the children’s museum or the playground drags himself to school? Why have schools become burdensome for children — even for those that love the aspect of learning? Have you heard kids call school ‘a waste of time’? …