Mentoring Future Study Abroad Students

Lotus lake in Vietnam

The universe works in mysterious ways. Sometimes, in the quietest moments, it grants us exactly what we once longed for—without even asking. Just yesterday, I found myself immersed in a scene I had silently wished for many mornings before. While commuting to work, I often passed by a small lotus lake. As the seasons changed, […]

How Reading Just 10 Minutes a Day Changed My Focus

Books

Reading – The Tiny Habit That Made a Big Difference In our fast-paced, endlessly distracted world, focus often feels like a luxury. Between work demands, messages pinging from every app, and our own wandering thoughts, it’s easy to feel mentally scattered. That was exactly where I found myself — overworked, tired, and constantly switching between […]

A Saturday of Progress, Reflection, and Gratitude

Plant

Some days, without doing anything extraordinary, you feel it—this quiet sense that you’re heading in the right direction. That’s exactly how I felt this Saturday. It was a simple day. No big events, no intense workouts, no packed calendar. But by the time evening came, I felt full of gratitude, energy, and a deep sense […]

Books, Breath, and Bravery: My Toolkit for Personal Growth

Breath

The Journey Begins With a Question What does it mean to grow? I’ve asked myself this question so many times—during late-night journaling sessions, on early morning runs, and even while turning the last page of a life-changing book. Personal growth, for me, hasn’t been about achieving more. It’s been about becoming more me. And the […]

A Thank You Letter to My Body

Love

Dear Body, Thank you. It’s a quiet Sunday evening, and my legs are still buzzing from the 70 km ride earlier today. Yesterday, they carried me through a 14 km run. I can still feel the imprint of the weekend’s effort—fatigue, yes, but also something deeper. Strength. Stability. Gratitude. This weekend reminded me just how […]

A Week of Connection, Growth, and Gratitude

Motorbike dealership

Some weeks go by in a blur. Others leave a quiet, lasting glow in your heart. This past week was one of those rare, beautiful ones that gently remind me why I do what I do—and why I love the people I work with and the life I’ve built here in Vietnam. As I sit […]

Evening Routine That Helps Me Sleep and Let Go

Evening routine

There was a time when my mind didn’t know how to rest. I would crawl into bed only to be ambushed by racing thoughts, looping to-do lists, or echoes of conversations from the day. I longed for rest, but I didn’t know how to let go. If that sounds familiar to you, I want to […]

A New Earth – Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle

NASA

In an age of global uncertainty, climate anxiety, mental health challenges, and societal division, many of us are quietly asking: What is my role in all of this? Why am I here? How can I help create a better world? Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose offers a profound, clear answer: […]

How I Prepare My Mind for Public Speaking (TEDx Reflection)

Sunny Valley

Public speaking has always been one of those challenges that both excites and terrifies people at the same time. For me, it’s no different. About a year ago, I had the honor of stepping onto the red dot at TEDx in Buon Ma Thuot City, Vietnam. It was a dream come true — and one […]

How Breathwork Helps Me Center Every Morning

Sunrise

Most mornings, before the world wakes up and my phone starts buzzing, I sit in stillness. It’s just me, my breath, and a few quiet minutes to connect. Over time, this small practice has become the most important part of my day. I used to think I needed something dramatic to feel better—green juices, intense […]