-the reason behind the creation of the “Whisper of Roots” article category- 

My great-great-grandfather was a farmer. Not a modern farmer with tractors and weather apps. But a farmer who walked to the rice fields, who read the seasons by the direction of the wind, and who planted with prayer and harvested with gratitude.

He passed away long before I was born. All I have are the stories from my mother: that my great-grandfather was never rich, but his funeral was attended by people from seven villages.

“Why?” I asked.

I used to think the brain was like a computer. The more data it takes in, the smarter it gets. The more you use it, the better the results.

I’m writing this on a morning that hasn’t yet grown noisy.
My phone still lies face down on the table.
The coffee is still steaming. And for some reason, I’m reminded of my mother.

Last year, a friend placed a slim book on my desk. The cover was simple. The title: "The Art of Gathering" by Priya Parker.

"I know you host gatherings often," he said. "Read this. It will change the way you invite people."

I read it in two days. But one sentence remains underlined to this day:

"Every gathering must begin with a clear decision: what are we gathering for? If you can't answer that, don't hold the gathering."

In this digital age of speed and information, we often feel preoccupied with the gadgets in our hands.
Technology makes our lives easier, but it also creates its own stresses.
So, how can you find the right balance?

Pada tahun 2007, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen berdiri di ambang kehancuran. Waralaba restoran cepat saji ini kehilangan arah, kepercayaan, dan semangat. Namun, di tengah badai itu, muncullah seorang pemimpin yang tak biasa—Cheryl Bachelder. Ia tidak datang dengan tongkat komando, melainkan dengan telinga yang mendengar dan hati yang melayani.