Benefsheh VerellDance Lessons — Life LessonsEpiphanies on the dance floor — through Afro and Latin dance, I’m learning how to trust myself again and let go of past trauma.Jun 6Jun 6
Benefsheh VerellCultural Differences — East AsiaHere are my top 5 observations of the interesting, uncomfortable, and bizarre cultural differences I experienced living in Japan and Korea.Jun 3Jun 3
Benefsheh VerellEtiquette — “Proper” Depends on the CountryWith culture, we know there are going to be differences in etiquette. Should we always change our behavior to accommodate our surroundings?May 30May 30
Benefsheh VerellPerceptionsHow do people perceive Americans when we travel to other countries? Loud? Rich? On Rhythm & Roam podcast, we discuss this and so much more!May 27May 27
Benefsheh VerellMental Health is Cool AFMental Health is Amazing, Beautiful, and Cool. This is what we need to tell ourselves, our service members, and our veterans. Mental…Jul 23, 2020Jul 23, 2020
Benefsheh VerellI Got 99 Problems, But a Mask Ain’t OneWhy do some of us choose to follow the rules while others do not? What makes it okay for one person to correct another? Is it my business…Jul 13, 2020Jul 13, 2020
Benefsheh VerellThe Error of My JudgmentThis week I made a huge mistake. I wasn’t present. I checked out mentally for ten seconds, missed vital information, and made an…Jul 6, 2020Jul 6, 2020
Benefsheh VerellFrom Anger to AcceptanceConversations about race can be really difficult to have. This week a close white friend and I had a discussion about systemic racism in…Jun 29, 2020Jun 29, 2020
Benefsheh VerellThe Ryan Reynolds Mindfulness ProjectOk Medium community, I need your help getting to Ryan Reynolds. Before you think that I’m some fanatic stalker, let me tell you my story.Apr 15, 20191Apr 15, 20191
Benefsheh VerellProject What You Want To ReceiveThe other day, the children and I were in an Uber as my husband followed behind in a large SUV with our eight bags, dog crate, and dog.Jul 9, 2018Jul 9, 2018