Thin Air and Ancient Stones: The Reality of Traveling to 11,000 Feet
I thought I was prepared for the thin air of the Andes. I was wrong. There is a particular kind of arrogance that comes with being a seasoned traveler. You believe that because you have conquered the bustling streets of Tokyo or survived the humidity of…
Finding Ground in the Aftermath: How Ancient Elemental Wisdom Navigates Modern Displacement
"Sticking with uncertainty is how we learn to relax in the midst of chaos, how we learn to be cool when the ground beneath us suddenly disappears." These words, spoken by Pema Chödrön, resonate with a profound, quiet power. For many, they are a…