Melisa Rodriguez Lopez De Osornio

A dead end: that place of failure and despair that seems to take away all our dreams and desires, swallowing them into darkness. Once we are there, it feels as if there is no escape. Our hands seem tied, our…

In order to reach our destination, we must begin the journey by taking the first step. Every victory starts there. It is the first action, the first move, the first attempt that can lead us to where we want to…

There are two wolves inside us, always fighting. One represents darkness and despair. The other represents light and hope. The question is: Which wolf wins? The answer is simple: The one you feed. I first heard this story in a…

Our lack of empathy — our inability to recognize and understand the feelings of others — is slowly destroying the humanity that remains in our society. Everything that is happening in the world today has made me realize one painful…

Do we truly live, or do we merely exist? The answer often depends on one thing: freedom. When we are free, we feel alive. When we are alive, we feel fulfilled. And when we feel fulfilled, we are truly living.…

We often underestimate the power of a compliment, without realizing how deep and meaningful a simple kind word can be. In the chaos of everyday life, praising others is easily forgotten. And yet, a genuine, unexpected compliment has the power…