by Yining Lu, Open Spirit intern Since I come from a Buddhist background, it was my first time hearing the word “Iftar” and learning...

Grow through Grounding: A visit to an afterschool program by Tasty Harvests by Open Spirit Intern Yining Lu Wearing a distinctive green...

The moment I stepped into Edwards Hall, I was grasped by the ambience. The colorful crystal bowls were lined up in a perfect semi-circle,...

As a new intern who is still navigating my position and approaches to engage with Open Spirit, the Day of Spirit provided me with a...

Walking the Land Last winter, I dipped in and out of 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week...

Written by Yining Lu After driving through bad traffic with thoughts of unfinished assignments slowly wearing me down and stirring the...

Dear Open Spirit Community: It is such a pleasure and honor for me to join the community as a year-long intern and can’t wait to immerse...

Once amid the crowded atmosphere of a children’s hospital playroom, one solitary figure, Timmy, caught my attention, sparking a moment of...

By Ryan Conston In the second installment of this self-care trilogy, I invite you to celebrate the power of dreaming again, of embracing...

Often in the stress-laden minutiae of our lives, the act of self-care finds itself relegated to the sidelines. Prioritizing work,...