Trauma Is Not a Land to Defend

Trauma Is Not a Land to Defend

When we look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it’s impossible to ignore the generational trauma both sides carry. Watching No Other Land and speaking with a few Israeli soldiers in my visit in the past, the weight of inherited pain is undeniable. The Holocaust...
No Other Land: A Documentary That Demands Reflection

No Other Land: A Documentary That Demands Reflection

I just watched No Other Land, and I find myself at a loss for words. This documentary is raw, immersive, and deeply real. It captures details I wouldn’t have been able to put into words myself, and it does so with a power that makes you feel like you are there, seeing...
The Fire Extinguisher Within

The Fire Extinguisher Within

We all know the fire extinguisher—encased in glass, hanging on a wall, waiting for a moment of crisis. We don’t think about it daily, but when a fire breaks out, we know it’s there. We trust that it can help us navigate the flames. What if we thought about ourselves...
The Cost of Not Asking Questions

The Cost of Not Asking Questions

I have been to Palestine. I traveled there with a non-violent activist group, whose goal was to create awareness of the situation there, for the average person like myself. I don’t speak or write about it much—not because I have nothing to say, but because I don’t...
Step by Step, You’ll Get There

Step by Step, You’ll Get There

The darkest times feel unbearable. You hear the clichés—this too shall pass, one day at a time—and roll your eyes. But when you’re in it, when life knocks you flat, those words don’t mean much. Until one day, they do. There’s no shortcut through pain. No easy escape...
Attachment Styles and the Hidden Patterns in Relationships

Attachment Styles and the Hidden Patterns in Relationships

I stumbled upon a really awesome video that dives deep into the explanation of attachment styles and how they affect relationships. It discusses how the way we relate to other people is influenced by our childhood experiences, and it is often the case that we do so...