On a wooden desk sits a stack of unfinished work in the form of paper, pieces of wrapped candies, and our vulnerable hearts. We talk …
A Hijab for Modern Women
The hijab is a veil worn by some Muslim women as a way of being modest. As a necessary, daily garment for many Muslim women, …
Creating Wonders
“I am awaiting, perpetually and forever, a renaissance of wonder.” What do we consider as a wonder? We are all waiting for a miracle. Trying …
Why Don’t They Just Leave?
After hearing about human trafficking — especially domestic human trafficking and its sheer prevalence in our society (the topics of my two last articles in …
Dear Depression
Dear Depression, You suck. You come and go, but you mostly come back to me when I’m stressed. You make me overthink things and make …
Our Beautiful Stories
Stories are all around us. Television series, movies, plays, fables, and books are only a few examples of how stories collide with our lives every day. …
The Power of Educating Girls
About three months ago, Glamour magazine sponsored an event that collaborated with the White House’s Let Girls Learn Initiative. A group of female leaders — …
Christmas: The Filipino Way
Christmas season in the Philippines begins as early as September. Yes, you read that right! When the “ber” months arrive, so do Christmas displays at …