In today’s fast-paced world, there is always something to do. Somewhere to be. Another message to answer. Another task waiting for our attention. How often do we give ourselves permission to simply be still? Not because everything is finished. Not because the list is complete. But because we need a moment to return to ourselves. What happens when we allow ourselves to be still? At first, the quiet may not feel quiet at all. Our thoughts may be loud and messy. We may remember

I recently attended the Gross Global Happiness Summit at the University for Peace (Upeace) in Costa Rica, a UN-mandated university. Let me start by saying that before last summer, I had no idea such a place existed. Their guiding idea is simple and powerful: if you want peace, you have to work for peace. A concept for all of us to consider. The conference brought people together to learn from one another, share meals, exchange ideas and hear different perspectives, all wh