Andreea Parc

This weekend, I decided to escape the hustle of NYC and visit a friend in upstate New York. The mountain base offered fresh air and sunshine, which I miss in my apartment. Lying on a chair on freshly cut grass, surrounded by flowers and the forest, I immersed myself in nature. The vibrant green trees,

I was scrolling through one of my social media pages when I stopped at a motivational post. It wasn’t the post itself that caught my attention but the lone comment beneath it: “Stop preaching.” That raw, honest comment struck a chord deep within me. As someone who teaches, writes, and posts extensively about managing expectations, detaching from

By recognizing the cost of inaction and its far-reaching implications, we empower ourselves to make informed choices and prioritize our personal growth. It’s a call to action—one that beckons us to seize the reins of our destiny and embark on a journey of purposeful, intentional development.

Disappointment—we all have experienced it. It has various forms, whether it’s a crushed expectation, a missed opportunity, or a setback that leaves us feeling sad. In a world filled with ups and downs, how do we navigate disappointment to get over it, learn from it, and find better opportunities?

Ah, the dawn of a new year—the time when many of us enthusiastically craft New Year’s resolutions, listing ambitious goals and aspirations. Yet, as the weeks pass, the initial zeal often fades, and the resolutions we set with such determination seem to lose their grip. What is the missing element that often causes these well-intended promises to fall off the edge?

Within the stark confines of prison, where notions of decency, love, care and simple joys often vanish, hope can feel like a distant memory. For those locked away, it’s a landscape of abandonment and despair, a place where even the presence of God seems improbable. Yet, among those unforgiving walls, I discovered an unexpected source

For me, Thanksgiving carries a more profound significance, especially after a life-altering experience.