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We forgot how to notice things. Not all at once, but slowly—the way you forget a language you used to speak. Somewhere between the endless scroll and the never-ending to-do list, our attention got colonized. We walk through neighborhoods with eyes on phones, seeing nothing. We sit through sunsets composing captions instead of watching. We hear birds as background noise, never wondering who's singing. It's giving main character who forgot they're in their own story. 🧠 The Sci

I've been a medical interpreter for twelve years. I thought I'd seen everything. Then I met her. She was sitting alone in a public clinic waiting room, thirty-eight weeks pregnant, staring at forms she couldn't read. Her shoulders curved inward, like she was trying to disappear. "Do you need help?" I asked in Spanish. The relief in her eyes stopped me cold. Three hours later, we were still together. We'd translated every question, called her mother in Guatemala collect, and

Real, sustainable wellness doesn't require a gym membership; it involves engaging in activities that feel good and promote consistency, joy, and connection. The "no pain, no gain" mentality is outdated and unsustainable, especially for those juggling careers, families, and aging. Instead, consider low-impact, high-connection wellness practices that foster strength and community. 1. Forest Bathing: The Ultimate Antidote to Burnout Originating in Japan, forest bathing ( shinrin

From Home to the Block We started with awareness. Then alignment. Then home. Now we zoom out. Because if health starts in your room, it grows on your street. Serving Main Character Energy, Together. Your Neighborhood Is a Health Factor Not in a dramatic way. In a real way. Clean air. Safe sidewalks. Nearby clinics. Spaces to gather and breathe. Your postcode quietly shapes your pulse. Health isn’t just what’s on your plate. It’s what’s outside your door. Community Is Preventa

Let’s be real. It’s easy to repost something about global health. It’s easy to agree that “wellbeing matters.” It’s easy to care in theory. It’s harder to live like we care. At Aware and Alive, we talk about SDG 3 and global wellbeing a lot. But awareness alone? That’s just the starting line. Being “Aware and Alive” means letting what you know actually shape how you move. Pay Attention! Health isn’t just about workouts and vitamins. It’s about whether people can afford to s

Wellness isn’t a trend. It’s SDG3 in action. #Healthier2026 Let’s be honest: when you hear "Sustainable Development Goals," your brain probably looks for the nearest exit. It sounds like a corporate meeting that could have been an email. But here’s the reality in 2026: SDG 3 (the global goal for "Good Health and Wellbeing") isn’t just a UN buzzword. It’s the blueprint for how we survive—and actually thrive—on a planet that’s feeling a little feverish. Why 2026 is the "Make o

Most of us don’t wake up thinking about our well-being. We wake up thinking about deadlines, notifications, responsibilities, and everything we need to get done before the day ends. Somewhere in between, taking care of ourselves quietly slips to the bottom of the list. 'Aware and Alive' was created to change that narrative. This platform is about building a community where health and lifestyle conversations feel natural, not forced. A place where awareness isn’t about pressu