Defying Prognosis: Finding Meaning in the Mountains 

This is the story of a Persian couple, from Shiraz, Iran – a husband whose wife had been struggling with a long-term illness and had been frequently hospitalized for treatment right up until her doctors gave her the “bad news”, believing her life...

Meditation: The Ultimate Tool for Inner (and Outer) Well-Being 

I have learned that some of life’s most valuable lessons emerge unexpectedly through everyday encounters. On one such occasion, I met Sally, a marine scientist and biologist. While enjoying a quiet coffee, Sally noticed my little dog and was immediately drawn to her....