"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you imagined." -Henry David Thoreau
My six week trip to Southeast Asia was fueled by a desire to revitalize and recharge my life. As part of the yoga and meditation retreat I’m attending this week, I’m practicing creative writing every day, one of my favorite ways to activate my mind and something I’ve lost touch with over the years. Yesterday …
“To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life.” (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) For the next six weeks, I’m going to be traveling throughout Southeast Asia on a sabbatical of sorts. My goals for …
This past Sunday marked World Suicide Prevention Day, a day endorsed by the World Health Organization. This week in the United States, groups are commemorating National Suicide Prevention Week. Every year around the world, approximately 800,000 people die by suicide and nearly 25 times that many attempt suicide. Behind those numbers are stories of struggle, …
Just over a week ago I took part in an art show at Washington D.C.'s Howard Theatre. Hosted by the organization RAW Artists, the show featured musicians, artists, jewelry and clothing designers, and performers. RAW Artists is a nonprofit whose mission is to help new or amateur artists gain experience and exposure, and network with …
Progress is not achieved by tyranny. It is not achieved by aggression. It is not achieved by anger or fear or hate or placing blame. It is won by hard work, by grit, by perseverance. It is won by collaboration and respect. As tempting as it is to try to overpower the opposition, that is …
Maggie Dewane 