
“We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” This proverb is simple, but it carries a lesson that has followed me for years. In my personal life, it reminds me to pause, listen, and observe before rushing to speak or prove a point. Listening allows…

As someone who was born and raised in Vietnam, Tết was always the time of year I looked forward to the most. Even weeks before the holiday arrived, the entire country seemed to shift into a different rhythm. Markets became busier, streets filled with flowers, and families began preparing traditional foods. The sights and sounds…