5 Eastern Wellness Practices I Learned From My Mother
The Rise Of Traditional Chinese Medicine When I first heard friends talk about acupuncture or post photos of cupping therapy on Instagram, I had a flashback to my childhood. I […]
Category Archives: Commentary
Why It Takes Courage To Say You’re Sorry
I’m sorry. Two easy words that are not always easy to say. In our society, we are taught that apologizing means you’re at fault. Or, it means you’re showing weakness. […]
What To Do Instead Of Taking An Unpaid Internship—And How To Find Paid Opportunities
There are paid opportunities waiting. I’ll never forget that time in grad school when I went in for an interview and was required to do a few hours of unpaid […]
You’re Totally Allowed To Change Career Paths
Changing careers is okay. If someone had told me back in my freshman year of college that I’d be a professional writer and editor, I wouldn’t have believed it. At […]
Why Social Awareness And Empathy Take Constant Work
Empathy is a lifelong process. Anyone who knows me knows I’m an outspoken feminist. But once upon a time, I scratched my head and questioned why we needed feminism. “Shouldn’t […]
It’s Never Too Late To Get In Touch With Your Cultural Background
Rediscovering Your Cultural Identity Is Possible Like many other children of immigrants growing up in a white-centric community, I tried to hide my identity most of my formative years. Whenever […]
How To Maintain A Lifelong Bond With Your Sister
Sisters Are Your Built-In Gal Pals. My sister is my best friend. We hang out all the time, tell each other our deepest secrets, and live next door to each […]
