Ways to Give Thanks and Give Back This Fall
Fall presents us with a unique opportunity to give thanks. November, especially, is focused on gratitude and remembering the many things that we all too…
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4 Ways to Overcome the Anxiety of an Overwhelming World
Reading and watching today’s news can send you into a panic attack. Global poverty, ice caps melting, congressional chaos, nations threatening one another. It can…
Overcoming Fear with Love
There are so many things I can think of to fear in this world: illness, loss of loved ones, unjust political systems. Each day the…
Small Sacrifices to Help Make the World a Better Place
The world can be a scary place. I feel like I’m overwhelmed with negative news and stories of suffering in our society and powerless to…
Volunteering Felt Uncomfortable Until I Realized I Was Making This Mistake
Volunteering has long felt like something I should be doing, but I’ve sometimes struggled with exactly how to give back. As a teen, I volunteered…
Little Acts of Hope: How to Overcome a Sense of Helplessness at the World’s Problems
During Lent, I gave up checking my phone every morning before work. It was an effort to keep my mind free from the noise of…
Want to Volunteer Abroad? Learn From My Mistakes
Since pouring over Gloria Whelan’s “Homeless Bird” at 9 years old, I knew I had to travel to India. Growing up, I devoured Indian culture…
How to Become a Better Advocate for Causes You Believe In
One day, I happened upon a place I never thought I’d be. I was visiting India with my best friend, and we spent most of…
Why I’m Hopeful a 17-Year-Old Can Make a Difference — and Why You Should Be Too
Since I was a rather loud but nonetheless compassionate freshman of barely 15, I’ve been told by teachers, community organizers, and article headlines that my…
Looking Back on 2020: The Lessons I Learned From a Challenging Year
This year has felt like a decade and has been unpredictable in so many ways. Amid all the tragedy and loss, there have been so…