In the 1990 film Dances with Wolves, adapted from Michael Blake’s novel, Lieutenant John Dunbar embarks on a transformative journey from a disillusioned soldier to a member of the Lakota Sioux tribe. His story isn’t just a tale of survival or adventure; it is an exploration of personal growth, empathy, and the complexities of identity—important lessons for anyone looking to understand their own path toward self-awareness and connection with others. The Power of Empathy: Understanding Beyond the Surface Dunbar’s initial experience with the Sioux tribe is rooted in misunderstanding and fear. The clash of cultures between him, a soldier of…

If there is one thread that ties together everything I do, it is curiosity. I’ve always been drawn to questions—about people, about places, about how things work, and most especially, about how we grow. I consider myself a multipassionate individual. I have explored many paths—writing, librarianship, teaching, editing, and creating digital content. Each one has taught me something different, and each one continues to shape who I am. I don’t believe we have to choose just one direction in life. I believe we grow in many directions, sometimes all at once. Learning has always been a constant in my life.…

I’ve always believed in karma. You know, the age-old notion that what goes around comes around. Yet, for the longest time, I seemed to be stuck in a never-ending loop of bad karma, and it wasn’t until recently that I realized why. The answer, as it turned out, was simple yet profoundly unsettling: I was my own worst enemy. When someone wronged me, I wouldn’t just feel hurt; I’d be consumed by a burning desire for revenge. I’d spend countless hours plotting ways to make them pay, imagining scenarios where they’d get a taste of their own medicine. This obsession…