List the people you admire and look to for advice… Every one of us needs a guiding voice. Whether it’s to find strength in hard times or clarity when life gets messy, the people we look up to shape how we think, act, and grow. For me, there are four voices I return to timeContinue reading “The People I Admire Most (and What They’ve Taught Me About Life)”
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The Compass Within: What Gives Me Direction in Life
What gives you direction in life? Some people chase sunsets. I chase alignment. Not just the kind you find in yoga poses or neatly planned to-do lists—but the deep, internal alignment that whispers “You’re on the right path.” That’s what gives me direction in life. And like any good journey, it didn’t start with allContinue reading “The Compass Within: What Gives Me Direction in Life”
Come Alive: Why the World Needs the Fire Inside You
Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often? There’s a quote that haunts me — not in a dark, fear-filled way, but in the way a lightning bolt shakes the earth. It’s this: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it.Continue reading “Come Alive: Why the World Needs the Fire Inside You”
The Map Is Not the Journey: Why Real Adventure Begins When You Get Lost
Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. You planned everything. You mapped the route, budgeted the time, researched the landmarks, and maybe even packed a protein bar for every hour. But then, somewhere between where you thought you’d be and where you actually are, you get lost. And that’s where the realContinue reading “The Map Is Not the Journey: Why Real Adventure Begins When You Get Lost”
Why I’m Terrified of Playing it Safe
What makes you nervous? There’s something about risk that makes my heart beat a little faster. The idea of stepping out, of taking a chance, stirs a blend of excitement and anxiety deep within me. It’s a peculiar tension—on one hand, I’m nervous about the unknown, the potential for failure or embarrassment; on the other,Continue reading “Why I’m Terrified of Playing it Safe”
How I Use Social Media: Travel, Self-Development, and Living a Purpose-Driven Life
How do you use social media? For most people, social media is a distraction. For me, it’s a tool—one that I use intentionally to grow, connect, and create. When I scroll, post, or engage, I’m not just passing time. I’m building something: a life rooted in growth, purpose, and freedom. And the truth is, socialContinue reading “How I Use Social Media: Travel, Self-Development, and Living a Purpose-Driven Life”
What High School Taught Me (That I Didn’t Learn in Class)
Describe something you learned in high school. High school is supposed to be all about textbooks, pop quizzes, and SAT prep. But when I look back, the lessons that actually stuck with me had little to do with memorizing the periodic table or solving for x. Instead, high school became a crash course in realContinue reading “What High School Taught Me (That I Didn’t Learn in Class)”
How Embracing Change Turned My Life into the Adventure I’d Always Dreamed Of
Describe one positive change you have made in your life. There’s a moment, somewhere between the safe routines and the wild dreams, where you realize: something’s gotta give. For me, that moment wasn’t dramatic — no midair epiphanies or sudden career implosions. It was quieter. A restlessness, like a suitcase packed too tightly, ready toContinue reading “How Embracing Change Turned My Life into the Adventure I’d Always Dreamed Of”
Olympic Wanderlust: Exploring the World Through My Favorite Sports
What Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most? Watching the Olympics has always felt like embarking on a global adventure—each sport a new destination filled with its own unique culture, landscapes, and spirit of exploration. There are a few sports that particularly ignite my wanderlust and thirst for adventure, making each Olympic season aContinue reading “Olympic Wanderlust: Exploring the World Through My Favorite Sports”
Rediscovering Adventure: How Covid-19 Transformed My Travels
How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic? When the world stood still, I decided to move forward. The arrival of Covid-19 reshaped our lives in countless ways, grounding flights, closing borders, and halting adventures we’d planned with eager anticipation. But rather than mourning canceled plans, I chose to adapt,Continue reading “Rediscovering Adventure: How Covid-19 Transformed My Travels”
Beyond Boundaries 