I feel lucky to be in DC, the destination of the monks long journey for peace, where Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara spoke at nearby American University’s Bender Arena. Seeing them in their saffron robes was a visual reminder to slow down. Their journey wasn't just about the miles on the road; it was about the journey inward. For me, its a needed reminder to make time to return to my yoga mat, to continue to share my yoga joy and passion when teaching, and continue to find ways to take my yoga (the union of mind, body and spirit) into the world.

It’s an honor to work with the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) and help with the graphics surrounding His Holiness’s birthday. We began by grounding the concepts with classic creative techniques, sketching various layouts with pencil and refining initial concepts in InDesign. This deliberate, iterative approach ensured the final look was deeply considered and perfectly embodied the campaign's spirit of hope and resilience. Once the aesthetic was decided—one that was both visually arresting and universally accessible—the challenge shifted from creation to global distribution. By translating the finalized design assets from our professional software into a versatile, user-friendly platform like Canva, we achieved a crucial goal: client empowerment.