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By: Melissa Ann Maida December 3, 2019

Protected: Becoming Plant-Based

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By: Melissa Ann Maida November 12, 2019

DuSable Museum of African American History

Before I begin, I must admit, this post does not do American history, Black history, Chicago history or the museum itself justice. My hope is that by highlighting historical facts and perspectives that I did not learn explicitly in school, through socialization, or in the media, will inspire you to ask questions, dig deeper, and maybe even visit the DuSable Museum the next time you are in Chicago!

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By: Melissa Ann Maida November 4, 2019

Celebrating Diwali in Muzaffarnagar

Do you remember the episode of The Office, where Kelly invites her coworkers to celebrate Diwali in her community? Well, that is the holiday I am talking about. I am by no means saying to go watch that episode of The Office for a crash course on Diwali (because, in true The Office fashion, it is presented through the lens of cultural ignorance and off color humor) but, if you’ve already seen it, know that this is the holiday I celebrated in Muzaffarnagar.

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By: Melissa Ann Maida October 17, 2019

October 17

When I first started contemplating calling off my wedding, I searched the internet looking for someone who’d been through it. I didn’t find much. I would have given anything to hear from someone five years out, to know they made it to the other side. Which is exactly why I feel compelled to be the odd one who brings my story back up, five years later… 

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By: Melissa Ann Maida October 14, 2019

What was my 10 day Vipassana Meditation course like?

Vipassana means “insight” in the ancient Indian language Pali.

Vipassana is a meditation technique that teaches awareness of reality. Through Vipassana meditation one learns to remain equanimous in both pleasure and pain.

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By: Melissa Ann Maida September 3, 2019

How I Ended Up at a 10-Day Silent Meditation Course in Rural Illinois

Yes, you read that right, I took a ten day silent meditation course in rural Illinois this summer. No talking, no phones, no reading, no writing…. It was an experience and a half! But before I go into that, let me first tell you how I ended up there…

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By: Melissa Ann Maida August 5, 2019

30 Life Lessons From 30 Years on Earth

Here are thirty life lessons from my first 30 years on earth.

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By: Melissa Ann Maida August 5, 2019

The Freedom of Twenty with the Confidence of Thirty

I am in a unique position for a thirty year old woman. I have the freedom of being twenty, with the confidence and security of being thirty. Let me explain…

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By: Melissa Ann Maida May 7, 2019

An Update: Chicago, Las Vegas, Veganism, Meditation and Racial Justice

I have begun researching white privilege, systemic racism, cultural appropriation, white supremacy, the history of race in America and abroad… and pretty much anything and everything that will help me understand why the world functions like this, what my role is in it, and how I can mitigate my impact.

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Recent Articles

Protected: Becoming Plant-Based
By: Melissa Ann Maida December 3, 2019
DuSable Museum of African American History
By: Melissa Ann Maida November 12, 2019
Celebrating Diwali in Muzaffarnagar
By: Melissa Ann Maida November 4, 2019
October 17
By: Melissa Ann Maida October 17, 2019
What was my 10 day Vipassana Meditation course like?
By: Melissa Ann Maida October 14, 2019
How I Ended Up at a 10-Day Silent Meditation Course in Rural Illinois
By: Melissa Ann Maida September 3, 2019
30 Life Lessons From 30 Years on Earth
By: Melissa Ann Maida August 5, 2019
The Freedom of Twenty with the Confidence of Thirty
By: Melissa Ann Maida August 5, 2019
An Update: Chicago, Las Vegas, Veganism, Meditation and Racial Justice
By: Melissa Ann Maida May 7, 2019
Zion National Park PART TWO: Getting Deep in The Narrows
By: Melissa Ann Maida April 19, 2019

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