I think the word ambition often conjures up images of hustle and sacrifice, of people racing to the top without stopping to breathe. I’m learning that ambition can look softer than that. It can look like setting boundaries, prioritizing rest, or staying true to yourself even when the world pushes you to conform.

Paxton was not a happy fifteen-year-old. He was shy, had few friends, and had few interests outside of video games and watching TV. He...

If we want to grow, and change what’s wrong in the world, we have to first start with ourselves. Where do we begin? Compassion and love...