Students on Expectations

If it all doesn’t pull together by 25, I’ve done something wrong...

This is a road I come to a bit more often than I should: I’m thinking about what I should be doing, and it frustrates me that I either don’t or can’t. Then, I just get even more frustrated. It’s a cycle that I want to break...

Life is very hard and sometimes where you think you are isn’t where you would have seen yourself. Just be happy about what you are doing at the moment and don’t stress about how your life should be or how you think it should be...

Every good and bad thing will pass in life and you will continue to make mistakes and memories, and that’s what life is! ...

Students on Meditation

I love when I practice the Santosa meditation because I can talk about myself and remember that I’m special and also to believe more in myself. When I practiced the meditation in class, at first it was very challenging because I was talking about myself and making me look better… after finishing, I realize that I am pretty, confident, and strong...

It is a powerful affirmation to tell yourself ‘you are good enough.’ ...

I learned the power of forgiveness...

The first time I used meditation, it was hard to get all the crazy thoughts out of my head, like things I had to do- tests, things I had to deal with at home- family matters. After a couple weeks of doing meditation, I have learned to be in places that make me feel good and enjoy...