The journey has begun. Welcome to 2026  and all that it brings, and all that we choose to make of it. A new year often arrives with urgency: goals to set, habits to change, expectations to meet. Yet before rushing forward, I invite you to use this moment for something quieter and more intentional, reflection . In the Akan language of Ghana, Sankofa  is a word that means “go back and get it.”  It encourages us to return to our past, not to remain there, but to gain understandi

The Scariest "Ghouls" Are Often the Ones We Ignore The calendar has flipped to October , bringing with it the delightful crunch of leaves, the scent of pumpkin spice, and the fun, spooky energy of Halloween. We love our scary movies, the thrill of ghosts, and the whimsy of ghouls and goblins this time of year! As we embrace all things Halloween, I want us to think about the real   spooky things  that lurk in our lives: the habits and patterns that undermine our health  and ha