I am finding it hard to write this post. I am finding it hard to do much of anything this week. It's been one of those weeks. But I am forcing myself, and bringing myself to share with you this one question that has been on my mind all day. And that is, who signed me up for … Continue reading When You Never Signed Up for the Fight
Category: On Healing
10 Insights on Invisible and Mysterious Illnesses
Just look around. Chronic illness is rampant. It's so sad. We're managing illness rather than preventing it. Autoimmunity is on the rise. We might be living longer, but not exactly better. In the midst of all of this, there's a subset of illnesses that I call "invisible and mysterious" that is surprisingly everywhere, too. By this, I'm referring … Continue reading 10 Insights on Invisible and Mysterious Illnesses
Why We Were Never Meant to be Stars
Like many of you, I was deeply saddened to hear about Robin Williams. The other day, I spent some time reading some heartfelt sentiments, tweets, and Facebook posts remembering and mourning this iconic actor. He was definitely the master of many personas -- somehow so convincing, relatable even in his absurdity. He was really a brilliant man. He entertained us greatly. We liked him. … Continue reading Why We Were Never Meant to be Stars
When Hope Washes Away
It's not an ordinary summer morning. I can hear the waves softly crash onto the shore. I'm in Hawaii, steps away from the beach, just steps. "Go, walk barefoot on the sand," my dad says to me. "It's good for you." It's humorous how the ocean is such the panacea for everything on the islands. So my … Continue reading When Hope Washes Away
