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…
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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…
5 Practical Ways to Help Your Homeless Neighbors
When I first walked through the doors of my new job, I was excited and nervous. I had just been hired at Nashville Rescue Mission,…
Netflix and Learn: 6 Eye-Opening Movies to Stream This Weekend
There’s nothing like snuggling up on your couch for a well-deserved Netflix binge. With so many options for what to stream, the search for the…