By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino It can be easy to feel separate in today’s world. We live in different houses, hold different jobs, follow different beliefs, and face different challenges. But beneath the surface of our individual lives lies a deeper truth: we are profoundly connected. This truth is at the heart of spirituality, and it is often called oneness. Oneness doesn’t mean we are all the same. It means our lives are intertwined. Just as a tree is mad

By Dr. Katie Eastman & Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Awareness is powerful, but what makes it truly transformative is when it leads to compassion. Consciousness is not just noticing—it is noticing in a way that connects us more deeply to ourselves, to others, and to the world. When we bring compassion into that awareness, we expand our humanity. Compassion begins with paying attention. When you listen to a friend without judgment, when you pause long enough to see the worry on a