Samyudha Rajesh is a Senior at George Washington University studying International Affairs with a focus on International Development and pursuing a minor in Journalism and Mass Communications. Born in Chennai, India, she grew up across different cultures and continents including Thailand, China, Singapore, Switzerland, Dubai and the United States. Navigating constantly changing environments, although challenging, introduced Sam early in her life to the perpetual and persistent nature of change itself. In some ways, these early-day experiences are what really intrigued her to understand the outer change through making sense of the inner one. With each move, she confronted and discovered a different part of herself, and the world around her, and eventually the ways in which she had to adapt and evolve. Coming to learn that both outer change and inner evolution are inevitable and constant, she also realised how they inform and shape each other.Over the years, Sam has grown increasingly passionate about the human potential to live a physically healthy, mentally resilient, emotionally healed and spiritually attuned life. When she first observed the impact of changing her thoughts and beliefs on her physical fitness, she became curious to explore the other ways in which the mind had the power to change our lives and the world around us. This led to Sam pursuing “The Science of Happiness” and “Sustainable Leadership and Social Change” courses at Yale University and the University of Michigan. Furthermore, her continued interest and inquiry into bridging Wester and Eastern thought on human wellbeing and development has made her an avid reader and lifelong learner. Sam hosts a podcast on Spotify called “Touchpoints,” dedicated to conversations about life and our individual and collective growth journeys. Sam also loves bringing distinguished guests on her podcast to give her listeners unique insights from leading subject matter experts.When she is not reading or podcasting, Sam loves working out and experimenting with new healthy recipes. She has a background in endurance sports / fitness and enjoys trying new workout classes in her city. She is also a big fan of cinema theaters and won’t pass up the chance to enjoy a new movie with friends on the big screen. She is very excited for this next chapter of her life (pun intended) and to offer this book to the world. It has been one of her life-long dreams, and it wouldn’t be possible without YOU. As you read this book, you will feel yourself being gently nudged into a deep and sincere reflection and understanding – experiencing ease, togetherness and self-assurance – something that starts today and hopefully stays forever with you. Be sure to check out my website for exclusive content including a personal video message and reflection prompts to accompany your reading experience.Read more about this authorRead less about this author