by Sofia Aziz | Jul 8, 2026 | Common Humanity, Hope, Loneliness, Mental Health, Resilience
NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, was teeming with national pride on July 4th with fans wearing red, white, and blue, celebrating America’s 250th birthday. In addition, there were thousands of fans wearing bright red jerseys, bedazzled straw hats, and green stars...
by Laila Narsi | Oct 7, 2025 | Advocacy, Fierce Self-Compassion, Healing, Hope, Mental Health, Resilience, Self-Compassion, Trauma
It was extremely late at night in 2019 when I got off the plane in Nairobi, Kenya, and quickly jumped into the nearest shuttle bus taking us into the city. I was there as a Trauma Specialist and Mindful Self-Compassion teacher for my second humanitarian service...
by Sofia Aziz | Oct 9, 2024 | Healing, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Stress
Music is an incredibly powerful tool that has been recognized for its impact on emotional expression and social connection. Over the last decade, more and more research has been conducted that reveals how significant a role music plays in improving mental health,...
by Laila Narsi | Feb 22, 2024 | Fierce Self-Compassion, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Trauma
Shame negatively affects our mental and physical health and disconnects us from others. It puts us at risk for anxiety, depression, and addiction, and can prevent us from being present and joyful in our lives. It causes us to be hyper-aware of our negative inner...
by Sofia Aziz | Sep 17, 2023 | Boundaries, Mental Health, Psychology, Resilience, Stress
Because we live in a world that is so incredibly busy and stressful, it can be easy to forget or simply not have time to take care of ourselves. In our attempt to stay on top of work and other responsibilities, we let our own happiness and well-being slide. When this...
