The Writing on Sand
Many well-intended goals fade not because we lack discipline, but because we try to carry them without support. Like words written in sand, intentions can be washed away by the demands of daily life, caregiving, work, and emotional overload. This reflection explores how to anchor intentions with clarity, self-compassion, and practical structure—so what matters can be sustained, not forced, even through life’s constant ebbs and flows.
Transitions Take Energy — Even the Good Ones
January often arrives with intention, but transitions take more energy than we expect—even the good ones. This reflection explores why steadiness matters more than speed, and how a simple pause can restore clarity when momentum feels heavy.
Staying Awake in a Layered World.
As AI and rapid technological change reshape creativity, identity, and work, many people are experiencing a mix of curiosity, excitement, and unease. In this reflective essay, Mridula Patnaik explores the cultural conversation sparked by the rise of an AI-generated actor and what it reveals about how we respond to change. Rather than choosing sides, the piece invites readers to stay awake, intentional, and grounded as they navigate a layered world where innovation and human values coexist.
In the Arms of a Sitka Spruce: Remembering We Are One.
In the arms of a 1,000-year-old Sitka Spruce in Alaska, I felt something beyond words—oneness with nature, with life, and with the divine. Just as a sacred moment in Jerusalem revealed the kindness that flows across all faiths, this ancient tree whispered the same truth: we are all connected.