Category: Latinx Wisdom
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What If You Decided It Could Be Easier?
By Ana Vargas Que lo que, mi gente— We’re so used to equating progress with struggle, growth with pain, and success with sacrifice that sometimes we forget to ask ourselves the simplest question: “What if it could be easy?” Not because life is always easy—clearly, it isn’t—but because maybe we’ve been conditioned to expect difficulty…
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The Power of Small Wins: Why Progress Matters More Than Perfection
by Ana Vargas Que lo que, mi gente, I don’t know who needs to hear this today, pero déjame decirte:You’re doing better than you think. Sometimes we get so caught up in the pursuit of a big goal that we forget how powerful small wins really are and their role in setting us up for…
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Books That Inspired Me This March – A Sabiduría & Wisdom Selection
One of the ways I continue to align with my values and personal growth is through reading. Books have been a lifelong companion, guiding my journey of self-discovery, healing, and expansion. I believe in the power of both fiction and nonfiction—one to spark imagination and offer new perspectives, the other to teach, challenge, and help…
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🥣 Reinventing Tradition – A Vegan Take on Sancocho & the Power of Nourishment
⏳ Short on Time? Here’s the Quick Version: Sancocho isn’t just a meal—it’s a story of tradition, adaptation, and community. Its origins date back to Canarian immigrants who blended their traditions with those of Indigenous and African peoples to create what we now know as Dominican sancocho. Across Latin America, different versions of this dish…
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📚 Books That Inspired Me This April – A Sabiduría & Wisdom Selection
Spring is a season of renewal, celebration (it’s my birthday month!), courage, and stepping into your power, and this month’s booklist reflects just that! Whether you are embracing change, stepping into bold self-expression, releasing what no longer serves you, or making space for joy, these books will support your journey. Fiction, nonfiction, and memoirs all…
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“Soñando en colores”/ Dreaming in color
by Ana Vargas Image: Near La Plaza de Santa Teresa in Cartagena, Colombia, this frutero’s calm pose and gaze reminded me of the beauty around us. Even in tough times, there is always something to look forward to. The year I turned 40, my mother turned 60 years old, and I decided to treat us…
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“Amor no quita conocimiento”
In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, I’m excited to share a collection of stories crafted to ignite wonder and reflection about your own lives. These stories combine my cultural roots and personal journey, with the aim of highlighting how they have fueled my growth and reflection. I invite you to read these stories and engage…