Blog 2: Death Meditation

"Do not wait until the end of your life to realize the beauty and wonder of existence. Embrace the reality of death, and let it inspire you to live with mindfulness, compassion, and deep appreciation for the present moment." — Thich Nhat Hanh

I grew up low-income in New York City, and by the time I was 10 years old, I was convinced that money was the key to everything. College was my first chance to finally make money and I couldn’t wait.

When I learned of lucrative careers on Wall Street, I was immediately hooked. From that point onwards, I devoted myself to the future which compelled me to forgo the joys of the present. Thankfully, the seeds of change were sowed during my first trip to Thailand in 2019. This was part of my first trip to Asia.

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