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Jun 5, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Sumak Kawsay Is Not From the Past
Often translated as “living well,” Sumak Kawsay is an Andean philosophy rooted in reciprocity, balance, and harmony with Nature. This essay explores how it continues to offer a powerful alternative to individualistic views of well-being.
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Jun 4, 2026 ∙ 2 min
What Is Ayni? Beyond Reciprocity, Toward Belonging
What if flourishing was never meant to be an individual achievement?
In the Andean tradition, Ayni is the practice of sacred reciprocity: the understanding that life exists through relationship. In this reflection, Lorena explores how reconnecting with Nature, community, ancestors, and self can help us move from survival toward belonging, gratitude, and a deeper sense of connection with the living world.
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Jun 4, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Hubo un tiempo en que quería desaparecer
Una reflexión personal sobre salud mental, bienestar emocional y cuidado ancestral. En esta pieza, Lorena Saavedra Smith comparte cómo una crisis de ansiedad y depresión la llevó a recordar que el cuidado no vive en una sola dirección. Desde la psicología moderna, la naturaleza, la comunidad y la sabiduría andina, esta reflexión explora las formas en que el cuerpo, el linaje y el mundo natural pueden acompañarnos en el regreso al equilibrio.
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