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What if better mental and physical health could be found not in the next downloadable app, the next hack, or the next Instagram post, but in something very simple: going outside and remembering that you are part of the living world?   That's the introduction to ecotherapy. It's not a trend. It's not a luxury. And it's definitely not just for nature lovers or tree huggers. Ecotherapy is for anyone whose nervous system is exhausted, whose mind is noisy, whose body feels disconn

Nature offers a regulating presence that always invites us to be more mindful and grounded without saying a word. Entering nature does not always happen from a place of calm. Often, it happens during moments of overwhelm, when thoughts race, when the chest feels tight, or the body becomes numb or disconnected. In times of uncertainty, loss, or sudden change, emotions can be difficult to name, like a river mixed with mud where the water turns unclear. The mind feels crowded, t

The year rolled by so fast, suddenly it’s December, the last stretch of 2025. And I know that if I don’t pause and sit with myself, I’ll just keep moving without really understanding what has been happening inside me. So maybe this is the moment to stop for a while. To breathe. To look inwards. And if you want, I invite you to do the same. It can feel overwhelming to think about an entire year. Honestly, who has the energy for that? But maybe reflection isn’t about reviewing

Mental health has a paradox problem: We don’t talk about it until it becomes unhealthy and there are consequences as a result of it. Mental health has a paradox problem: We don’t talk about it until it becomes unhealthy and there are consequences as a result of it. It is beyond clear that this needs to be solved, and while the solutions might be clear, what is not clear is how to effectively implement them.  I will first start with a story. No, it’s actually a reality; a tra

As the climate crisis intensifies, it’s not only the sea levels or the seasons that are shifting, something deep inside each of us is...

I often carry these contradictory thoughts about doing and about simply being. Not that doing is right or wrong, but sometimes it feels...

Stepping into the quiet embrace of nature is a radical act of self-preservation. It's simple to feel deeply depressed and hopeless in a...

Relationship is the invisible threads that connect us to the world around us. When we hear the word relationship , our minds often jump...

What if listening is a way of belonging, to the world around us, to those we love, and to the quiet truth inside ourselves? Out in...

A community and space where we can simply be ourselves. Every day, millions of people armor up just to get through the day—not because of...

By adopting plant-based alternatives, individuals can reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to environmental sustainability. Asia...

Imagine someone deliberately destroying a city, poisoning rivers or burning down forests - a terrible crime, right? But what happens when...

Microfinance was once hailed as a revolutionary tool for poverty alleviation. Led by Nobel Price Winner Professor Muhammad Yunus through...

Making money and getting things done are still in focus for large parts of society, especially in the private sector. However, there is a...

Humans are social creatures by nature. Our lives are enriched and defined by our relationships, whether with family, friends, or broader...

Ever since I was a child, I have always been connected with nature. Helping my dad with our home garden has been one of my most beautiful...

Every day, we prepare meals and end up with kitchen waste, but do you know what happens to it once we throw it out? In Myanmar, roughly...

Yoga is a mind-body exercise that enhances physical, mental, and spiritual health. The Sanskrit root "yuj," which means to connect or...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently released the Human Development Report 2023/2024, titled "Breaking the Gridlock:...