• Schizophrenia Awareness Day

    Schizophrenia Awareness Day

    “The word schizophrenia, derived from the Greek for split mind, is not only a misleading term, but a label which has acquired stigma from inaccurate images in our society. The split is not within the mind but from reality…” (Goldsmith, 1998). As I step into my most recent role, I have the privilege of learning…


  • Blooming intentions

    Blooming intentions

    My small and mighty jasmine plant gifted me eight blooms for my birthday this year. Just watching it grow bright green leaves and deeply aromatic ivory flowers fills my heart with so much joy. I could dance around my living room inhaling the intoxicating fragrance, with my eyes closed and a smile on my face,…


  • Is it growth or self-sabotage?

    Is it growth or self-sabotage?

    Road trips have grown to become one of my favorite brainstorming spaces. I have had some of my most meaningful conversations with self and others while admiring the scenes that pass by. It was about a six hour drive from the weekend at San Jose back to Guanacaste that had me wondering all the things…