I thought moving forward meant doing more. In 1995, I was in New York on sabbatical, seriously considering a master’s degree in infrastructure at NYU. Back then, I solved problems by adding more: more study, more structure, more credentials. It’s a pattern a lot of...
We spend so much time focused on what we do — but rarely pause to consider what the body carries in order to keep up with it. Most of what we experience day to day – energy, sleep, mood, metabolism, and how we respond to stress — is quietly regulated by our...
You may already feel the shift of the Full Moon in Scorpio, a pull toward reflection, heightened sensitivity, or a steady urge to clear out what no longer fits, both in your space and within yourself. The Full Moon in Scorpio is known for depth, truth, and...
The intense dry season in the Philippines is not just uncomfortable. It is part of a larger Super El Niño pattern that is reshaping temperature extremes and directly affecting energy, focus, and physical safety. A Super El Niño is not simply “hot weather.” It is a...
High anxiety often feels like constant “bracing.” When the external world is volatile, the mind fills with “what-ifs” and survival-mode thinking. This isn’t random. It’s your nervous system staying on high alert. While you can’t control the global economy or rising...
Holy Week, the period leading up to Easter, is a natural invitation to pause – physically, mentally, and spiritually. In the Philippines, Holy Week creates space to step away from the usual pace. Even a short break during Holy Week can help regulate your nervous...
