The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), once a steadfast guardian of America’s air, water, and ecosystems, is facing an existential crisis. In the wake of...

In the heart of the world’s oldest forests stand the champion trees—majestic giants who have withstood centuries of storms, droughts, and fires to become the largest specimens of their species. These ancient sentinels are more than just tall trees; they are living archives of resilience and genetic strength, quietly sustaining the ecosystems around them. Their survival holds keys not only to our natural heritage but also to our future in a changing climate. Meeting the Archangels of the Forest My connection with these majestic beings deepened when I encountered David Milarch, the visionary founder of the Archangel Ancient Tree Archive (AATA). Inspired by Jim Robbins’s book The Man Who Planted Trees, I began supporting AATA’s mission to...

Today is a day marked by profound contrasts for me: my eldest daughter is getting married, while my father lies in the final stages of life. This poignant intertwining of hope and loss brings me face-to-face with the complexity of love—the messy, beautiful, and often contradictory force that shapes our relationships and our very selves. The Unloved Self and Our Capacity to Love Love isn’t simple. It is a dance between the parts of ourselves that feel loved and those parts still shadowed by the experience of being unloved. To understand how we love others, we must first embrace the unloved self within us with as much care as we offer to the parts of us that...

When you think about your health, your mind probably races to diet, exercise, or stress management. But there’s a vital piece often overlooked in holistic care: your mouth. Oral wellness isn’t just about teeth and gums—it’s intimately connected to your immune system, cardiovascular health, sleep quality, and even the balance of your gut microbiome. For those devoted to total-body health, understanding this connection is essential. The Mouth as a Gateway to Your Whole Body The mouth is more than a chewing apparatus; it’s a doorway through which inflammation and bacteria can travel, influencing your overall health. When gums become inflamed or infected, harmful bacteria can enter the bloodstream and contribute to systemic inflammation—a root cause of many...