The Immigrant Hustle: A Blessing and a Weight

Moving to the U.S. taught me a lot: work hard, don’t complain, make a better future. These lessons were invaluable. They gave me resilience, independence, and the ability to navigate a new world.

But they also came with a cost. Somewhere along the way, I forgot how to pause, how to breathe, how to care for myself beyond responsibilities.

This small business journey is teaching me a new balance — responsibility and rest, action and stillness.

Reflection: Today, notice one moment where you’ve been running on autopilot. Take a deep breath. Pause. Feel the present.