Yesterday, my husband and I were invited to celebrate American Thanksgiving. It is our third year living in the United States—but the first time we experienced this holiday with Americans , in an American home. It felt like stepping into something new and meaningful. With our host, Barbara. As a German, I grew up with Erntedankfest —a church celebration of gratitude. At home, we always prayed before meals to say thank you, so gratitude was part of my daily life. Exper

Learning Through Shared Experiences Before my friends from Montreal left after a weekend visit, my friend smiled and said, “Mi casa es tu casa.” I had never heard the phrase before and was curious about its meaning. Later, I learned that it is Spanish for “My house is your house.”  It’s an expression of openness, belonging, and trust — an invitation to feel at home, not just in someone’s space but in their heart. That phrase stayed with me. From my curiosity came reflection

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world." – Albert...