‘Me or You’ or ‘Me and You’? “Why does it always have to be ‘me or you’?” This question echoes in our Western world, where we often place the focus on division and fear. In stark contrast, Indigenous cultures paint a...
Embracing Nature There is an increasing number of us embracing our natural connection with the Earth and the land. While convenience of modern life is enticing and technology may be all the buzz, there is a natural environment that we are remembering to respect and...
Taking Steps in the Jungle When hiking in the Amazon Rainforest, you keep your hands in your pockets while taking steps forward. You don’t want to grab onto anything surprising when you fall—and it’s almost guaranteed that at some point, you will fall. The local guide...
Connecting with the Achuar I had the honor to trek into the Amazon Rainforest with an incredible group of 17 women to explore maternal health seven years ago. During this expedition, the indigenous Achuar people of Ecuador opened my eyes and heart to what has been...