A Hidden Gem Above the Danube My first trip to Germany was full of surprises and it did not disappoint. One moment you are walking through a modern downtown back drop and then you are standing in front of a marble temple that resembles a Greek masterpiece. That's how I experienced Walhalla. It sits above the Danube River. Beautiful, peaceful, and majestic. It seems surreal. What started as a must-see suggestion by an acquaintance turned into a lesson in history mixed with stu

The Problem With Most Morning Routines Let's have a candid conversation: most "morning routine" (and I am doing the air quotations with my fingers) advice can feel impossible to complete. They want you to wake up at 4 AM. Write in your journal. Read. Run a few miles. Make a smoothie. Solve the world's problems. Where are you supposed to find the energy for all that --- if you're a nurse, parent, student, or somebody that just wants to feel like a normal human being before 10

The Journey That Changed Everything When I became a nurse (a long time ago), my main goal was to show up, be consistent, knowledgeable, work hard, and give my all to my patients. That was my definition and understanding of compassion. Traveling close to home and abroad has definitely changed my definition. Actually, seeing the people makes you realize that compassion is greater than any hospital you can work at, any shift, or any job title. Traveling has increased my nursing