The Silence of Soil: Listening to Nature in a Noisy World
Brooklyn is alive with sound. From the moment I wake up, I’m greeted by honking horns, subway rumbles, dogs barking, and neighbors calling across the street. Even when I’m inside, there’s always a low hum of city life—music drifting through the walls, sirens in the distance, the buzz of technology. Noise feels like the default. […]
Watering the Roots: Balancing Self-Care and Care for Others
One of the first lessons I learned in gardening was simple: if the roots aren’t watered, the plant won’t thrive. You can give a plant sunlight and even the best soil, but without water reaching the roots, it dries up. Over time, I realized the same is true for people. In order to care for […]