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I’m a second-generation Filipino Canadian, raised by immigrant parents from the Philippines who came to Canada to start a new life. They worked two jobs to keep food on the table and give us a better future. In our home, rest was rare, and being tired was simply part of surviving. I learned early on that working hard meant you were strong, respectable, even honorable. Now, navigating today’s fast-paced and high-pressure environments, I realize I’ve carried those same lessons

I grew up in a multigenerational home, and honestly, it was beautiful. The house was always alive and full of loud laughter, the clatter of cooking, the hum of people moving around. Everyone had their part to play, whether it was helping with chores, sharing stories, or just being together. There’s something special about that constant presence of family. But living with multiple generations isn’t always easy. It can get overwhelming trying to carve out personal space or meet

“The intentional awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions and senses without judgement.” Oftentimes we hear the word mindful or mindfulness and immediately picture someone sitting cross-legged, meditating in silence for hours. Although meditation is certainly one way to practice mindfulness, mindfulness is much larger than that. At its core, mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with curiosity rather than criticism. This may sound simple enough,