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Buddhism in Bhutan and Modernization

I sat down next to the young monks in red robes, their heads freshly shaven, as we gathered in a temple in central Bhutan. The temple was adorned with vibrant ornaments and intricate Buddhist paintings. What once seemed to me strange and almost intimidating now began to feel deeply alive, stimulating my senses with itsContinue reading Buddhism in Bhutan and Modernization →

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

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My Impressions of Bhutan – and its new “Mindfulness” City

I’ve always been fascinated by Bhutan, the “last Shangri-La,” a place that measures its progress not by GDP, but by Gross National Happiness (GNH). There’s something deeply intriguing about a state that prioritizes well-being over wealth. As one of the last bastions of Himalayan Buddhism, Bhutan held an almost mystical allure for me. So, whenContinue reading My Impressions of Bhutan – and its new “Mindfulness” City →

October 17, 2024October 19, 2024

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Surrender To Adversity

Those familiar with me would scarcely describe me as static. But when an I broke my ankle last August, it sentenced me to 6 weeks of surgery and hospital immobilization. That’s when I realized I had taken showers and running for granted. Even grocery shopping or carrying my laptop across the living room became anContinue reading Surrender To Adversity →Continue reading Surrender To Adversity →

September 25, 2021October 19, 2024

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Top 8 questions to ask a foreigner to understand their culture

A new work colleague arrived with a thick accent, and you want to learn about her home country, but don’t know where to start… I got you covered! Continue reading Top 8 questions to ask a foreigner to understand their culture →

July 24, 2021October 17, 2024

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Why I am writing this blog

Life has brought me on a few rodeos, willingly or not. Either way, it would be a shame not to share my journey with you. Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok are a firehose of information. I won’t be able to connect with you in the way I’d like to through those platforms. This blog is aContinue reading Why I am writing this blog →

July 16, 2021October 18, 2024

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Why Bitcoin Is Probably Overpriced

Since I participated in my first Bitcoin hackathon in 2016, I can’t help but celebrate the powerful attributes of the currency: Decentralization, transparency, and sovereignty for the many. In April 2021,Continue reading Why Bitcoin Is Probably Overpriced →

July 15, 2021December 11, 2024

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