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The Soul Behind the Wall

There is a certain kind of person who walks through this world without armour, even when it looks like they…

4 months ago

Life’s Most Uncomfortable Seat

Nobody lines up for the middle seat. Not on a plane, not in a movie theatre, and certainly not in…

4 months ago

The Quiet Happiness We Keep Missing

If life were a baseball game, most of us would be hitting nothing but curveballs. Some days it feels like…

4 months ago

A Pura Vida Christmas Countdown

As the Christmas parade was on in Atenas last night, what better way to kick off the season than a…

5 months ago

Building a Better Day, One Thought at a Time

It’s hard to deny that negativity has become the soundtrack of our times. Flip on the TV, and there it…

6 months ago

Unlearning in Costa Rica

Moving to Costa Rica is a little like joining a circus without realizing you’re the main act. One day you’re…

7 months ago

When Care Becomes Beauty

If you meet a married woman who still glows with grace after many years, do not only compliment her beauty.…

8 months ago

Echoes of a Silent Heart

At our core, we’re all remarkably alike. We crave to be heard, to be understood, to be lifted up but…

12 months ago

Drop the Mask, Embrace the Mess

No one is flawless. We each carry cracks, stumbles, and hidden battles. The notion of a “perfect” partner is a…

1 year ago

Keep Your Light Shining

In life, it’s natural to feel competitive, especially when we witness others thriving. However, attempting to diminish someone else’s light—their…

1 year ago