I don’t remember exactly when the feeling started, but I know what it feels like now. Heavy. Constant. Like something sitting on my chest that I can’t shake off. At 31, I thought my life would look different. I thought I would feel more certain, more accomplished, more… settled. Instead, I feel like I’m standing…

HONEST REFLECTIONS  ·  THE LONG ROAD Today I found out I didn’t get into Fuqua. I’m on the waitlist at Haas. And I got into an online program I wasn’t sure I even wanted. I cried my eyes out. This is me being honest about all of it. I want to write this while it…

Right now I’m in a strange in-between moment. I applied to three MBA programs: one full-time program in another state, one part-time program right next to my house, and one online MBA. Recently I received my first decision—I was accepted to the online program. I’m still waiting to hear back from the other two. Objectively,…

I woke up this morning and the first thing I saw were videos of monks walking for peace. There was something so quiet yet powerful about the way they moved: slow, steady steps, palms together, completely present. I didn’t expect it, but it made me tear up. Maybe it’s because the world feels so loud…

In today’s world, social media feels almost unavoidable. It has become the place where people share photos, stories, and updates about their lives. For many, it’s the main way to stay connected. Yet I have chosen not to use it. For me, the reason is simple: social media creates a world that feels more artificial…

Marriage has been one of humanity’s oldest and most influential institutions. It has shaped our cultures, religions, economies, and even our sense of belonging. For centuries, marriage has been seen as the foundation of family, the pathway to stability, and the cornerstone of community life. But what if marriage never existed? What would love, family,…

When I was little, adulthood looked like a dream. I imagined grown-ups were always confident, calm, and knew exactly what to do in every situation. They got to eat whatever they wanted, go wherever they pleased, and didn’t have anyone telling them “no.” In my eyes, adults had made it. Life looked simple, exciting, and…

I’ve always loved talking to people and hearing their stories. These days, between work, family, and limited weekend hours, I don’t have the chance to meet new people like I used to. But my curiosity hasn’t gone anywhere. So if you have a little free time, I’d love for you to share your story in…

I recently saw an article criticizing Lisa from BLACKPINK, saying she was “talentless” and didn’t deserve to be paid $40,000 for one movie episode. To be honest, I’m not a hardcore fan. I like some of BLACKPINK’s songs, but I wouldn’t call myself a Blink. Still, reading that headline made me upset. Whether or not…

Everywhere we look, there is a hierarchy. In schools, there are gifted tracks and remedial classes. In universities, there are rankings, some Ivy, some safety. Cities have wealthy neighborhoods and overlooked districts. Even hospitals have hierarchies, from prestigious research centers to underfunded community clinics. But why? Why do humans seem to organize everything, from people…