The only thing more precious than time is who we spend it with. —Leo Christopher In the hustle of our daily lives, we often forget the fragility of our existence. We take for granted the presence of those who bring light to our world, assuming they’ll always be there. But what if they weren’t? What […]

The unexamined life is not worth living. —Socrates In the turbulent landscape of modern existence, where external voices constantly bombard us with competing narratives and fleeting distractions, there lies a profound and transformative power within each of us: our personal values. These are not mere abstract concepts or hollow philosophical musings, but the beating heart […]

The simplest acts of kindness often begin with making space for someone else, both on a bench and in our hearts. –Maya Angelou Five years ago, a simple Zoom gathering was born, a virtual space amidst a world plunged into uncertainty. Our Friendship Bench, conceived in the early days of the pandemic, was a humble […]

The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes—ah, that is where the art resides. — Artur Schnabel During our life-changing 500+ mile Camino de Santiago pilgrimage last year, we discovered something unexpected among the endless footsteps, physical challenges, and breathtaking landscapes. Between the rhythmic crunch of gravel beneath […]

The enemies of our happiness are not outside ourselves but within the landscape of our own minds. — Sharon Salzberg In the quest for a fulfilled life, we often search outwardly for solutions, yet Buddhist psychologists Robert Thurman and Sharon Salzberg direct our attention inward. They identify four fundamental enemies that create barriers to our […]

We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth. — Virginia Satir, family therapist In a world increasingly dominated by digital connections, the simple act of hugging remains one of the most powerful forms of human contact. These heartfelt embraces […]

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. –Sun Tzu We live in an era of unprecedented division. From kitchen tables to congressional halls, conversations have become battlegrounds where people fight not to understand but to win. Abortion, vaccines, immigration, gender—these topics have transformed from nuanced discussions into ideological trenches where we guard our […]

Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you; spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life. –Amy Poehler In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, losing sight of the importance of cultivating meaningful relationships. We may find […]

A promise made is a debt unpaid. –Robert W. Service We live in a world of casual promises, each one carrying the invisible weight of human connection. “I’ll definitely help you move” isn’t just about transportation and boxes – it’s about being there for someone during a transition. “Of course, I’ll make it to your […]

Our ongoing series of Studio 360° “fireside chats” brings you face-to-face with some of the most intriguing human beings on the planet. We get to the essence of who they are and what matters most with our probing, unrehearsed questions coupled with the same from our Studio audience, which brings us to our recent chat with Ipek Williamson. […]