Among all the unwholesome emotions we are familiar with, I think sadness is the most problematic. Unlike anger that could dissipate within hours or days, sadness lingers like vines that grow on walls, spreading their roots to hold on tightly. Like a vine that covers a wall, sadness covers our hearts. It spreads to our entire body and leaves us feeling aimless and hard-hearted. Before being…

Some days, it feels like my life has been nothing but a series of endings. Maybe it feels like that for a lot of people. There were friendships that ran their course. Relationships that ended in spectacular fashion. Family bonds that slowly unraveled until nothing was left. Jobs that no longer fit my life or my dreams. …

As we get older, our circles get smaller. Most people I’ve chatted with agree that as we age, the friendships that remain and the types of people we surround ourselves change drastically. Of course, this is heavily impacted by life events — careers, partnerships, children, and everyday life stuff all competes for our time and attention. After all…

Learning to be authentic is a lesson for many of us. It’s definitely been a lesson for me. Many of us hide ourselves — our true thoughts and feelings. We convince ourselves to not speak up, creating reasons for it. We contort ourselves to try to fit in with those around us. …

I’ve been feeling incredibly stressed this week. And anxious. It’s been a while since I felt anxious, but I noticed the restlessness, the inability to center — a general feeling of unease. Oh, anxiety. To be honest, I think it has to do with overwhelm and feeling a little burned out. …

I grew up in a wild family. Being the second youngest of seven siblings taught me how to grow up quickly. Everything happened early for me — R-rated movies, swear words, sex, drugs, alcohol, the whole bit. My family loved to party (…we still do). At all our parties, people were eating decadent food, drinking fine wine…

Frankfurt is my home, Eintracht is my club — but it’s more than just a club. It’s where I learned about unconditional love. Even if you are not into football, please hear me out. This is not about sports. It’s about love, passion, and a collective experience that is an essential part of my life. When we think about European football fans, many of us think about drunken guys, violence, and toxic tribal…

Being an aunt of two active, loud, smart, and sweet boys has been the greatest blessing so far. In 2013, our lives had turned upside down. My brother-in-law lost his youngest brother in a car accident, and it was a terrible thing the entire family had to deal with. …