Months ago, I left my community, my country, and everything familiar to be here in Ubud, Bali. It has always been my dream to live here but this was not an easy decision. I am not someone who travels solo often. I love comfort, routines, and familiarity. But something deep within me kept whispering: It’s time. Taking a leap of faith feels a little like standing at the edge of a cliff, it is exciting, terrifying, and unknown. You can feel your heart beating faster. You think of everything that...

Why Do We Meditate? A Journey Through Stillness and Self People come to meditation for many reasons — to relieve stress, to find peace,...

A few days ago, I wandered into a small incense shop in Ubud and came home with two treasures — Nag Champa and sandalwood sticks . The...