Throughout my life, I never received much emotional education. I used to believe that staying busy and avoiding dwelling on things would bring me peace, enough to maintain healthy relationships and a generally smooth existence with myself, ignoring my negative thoughts. As it often happens, the coping mechanisms we develop during childhood and early adulthood might work well for a while, but eventually, they become outdated for the current stage of life we're in. Life got pretty hectic as I threw myself into numerous projects, travels, social events, and work commitments. But too much of a good thing can be exhausting! I found myself craving peace and serenity to balance it all out. So, I decided to slow down a bit,...