Hala is a great person to talk to! She creates a space where lighthearted laughter and conversation is welcome while also reminding me that this time is important, redirecting the conversation back to my goals. As someone who runs from change, Hala help me set very small goals so that change could happen gradually and become habit rather than an overwhelming waves that comes and the goes.  

Hala, you are very skilled at not only listening (not everyone is an active listener) but you also offer insightful follow up questions to the conversation. I said at one point that perhaps I enjoy research projects and writing…you offered the idea of looking at *myself* as a research project. That was a pretty deep comment and clearly I’m still thinking about it! 🙂 You radiate positivity and radical acceptance. I believe that energy promotes a sense of trust and allows people to be themselves and to share without fear of judgement.

This was one of the most thought-provoking sessions with such fruitful discussion! It really challenged me to think about what drives so many of my decisions, how to lean into what I’m passionate about, and that I CAN correlate my spiritual health with things that I’m passionate about. It was such a freeing feeling to know others felt validated to follow their passions and strive for a spiritually healthy lifestyle!