What really defines our worth? It’s a question I keep coming back to, especially in moments of doubt or exhaustion. We often look outside ourselves for the answer—hoping someone will affirm that what we do matters, that who we are is enough.

What helps us stay grounded and not become overwhelmed by the intensity of life? It’s a question worth revisiting again and again. While spiritual and emotional hygiene is essential for inner stability, it's also a personal responsibility—just like brushing our teeth to maintain oral health, tending to our inner world prevents emotional buildup that can affect both ourselves and those around us.

In the aftermath of LA fires, many have found themselves needing space to process the weight of both personal and collective impact; I am not an exclusion to that. Tragedies of this scale generate a powerful emotional atmosphere—grief, fear, anger, confusion—that saturates our shared energetic field and affects us all, whether directly or indirectly. It’s common to experience a sense of hopelessness, emotional numbness, or the urge to withdraw as a way to cope with overwhelming pain.