As a child, my mother often painted my fingernails and sent me to school with glossy lips and delicately perfumed hands. This early experience...

In our hyper-connected world, many of us wrestle with the question: How much news and information should I really consume to stay informed without losing myself? The relentless stream of headlines, podcasts, influencers, and streaming content promises that if we miss out, we won’t belong or stay relevant. Yet beneath this bombardment lies a powerful force engineered to capture and hold our attention—often at the expense of our well-being. The truth is, rules alone won’t save us. Deleting apps or enforcing digital detoxes may help temporarily, but these measures often fall short against technology designed to weaponize our focus. The battle for our attention is fiercer than any personal willpower or best intention. But—and this is...

In an age where compassion travels faster than ever—spread through social campaigns, shared stories, and digital communities—the power of one collective “yes” still holds transformative weight. Nowhere is this more evident than in the highlands of Guatemala, where a midwifery center born of hope and humanity continues to battle corruption, loss, and upheaval with nothing but heart, resilience, and an unwavering vision. More than 25 years ago, the ACAM Midwifery and Birth Center was founded in the Mayan village of Concepción, Guatemala. Its roots were planted in partnership between indigenous midwives and North American supporters, with a shared goal: to restore, honor, and empower traditional Mayan birthing practices. Led in recent years by executive director Asia...

In our hyper-connected world, many of us wrestle with the question: How much news and information should I really consume to stay informed without losing myself? The relentless stream of headlines, podcasts, influencers, and streaming content promises that if we miss out, we won’t belong or stay relevant. Yet beneath this bombardment lies a powerful force engineered to capture and hold our attention—often at the expense of our well-being. The truth is, rules alone won’t save us. Deleting apps or enforcing digital detoxes may help temporarily, but these measures often fall short against technology designed to weaponize our focus. The battle for our attention is fiercer than any personal willpower or best intention. But—and this is...