We all want peace. We talk about it, we pray for it, and we definitely dream about it while sitting in 5:00 PM traffic. But there is a question we often avoid: "Am I being intentional about living a peaceful life?" I have a quote I visit several times a week. It’s tucked inside my motivational calendar—and yes, I still use a paper one! It reads: "Be the person you want in your life." It sounds simple, but it’s a mirror that can be hard to look into. We often wait for a partne

The Myth of the Great Escape We are often told that travel is an escape—a temporary reprieve from the "real world" involving white sand beaches and curated cuisines. But for those at a life crossroads, a quick getaway is rarely the cure for restlessness. I have always found that the most memorable parts of travel aren't the luxuries, but the immersion. It’s the deep dive into a culture vastly different from your own that triggers a transformation. I remember the heat of Guate