In her next piece for “Unleashed”, Sheila Paylan examines the deep divisions within the Armenian nation and questions how such discord can exist when the shared goal is Armenia's protection and prosperity and emphasizes that internal strife weakens collective efforts.EV

“Embracing who we are frees us from the weight of other people’s judgments, allowing us to live authentically and courageously—misunderstood, perhaps, but undeniably free,” Sheila Paylan writes in her next piece for “Unleashed” as another birthday approaches.

If we truly care about our own freedom, then we must strive to embrace a philosophy of live and let live, love and let love, writes Sheila Paylan in her next piece for “Unleashed”.

True freedom isn’t in the absence of fear, but in the willingness to confront it, writes Sheila Paylan in her next piece about embracing discomfort to walk the talk and transform private convictions to public action.

Reflecting on her experience in law school, Sheila Paylan highlights the prevalence of form over substance in many aspects of society and calls for cutting through the superficial glitz to appreciate the true value of what lies beneath and within.

Embracing quiet power is now a revolutionary act, writes Sheila Paylan in her next column for “Unleashed”, a silent rebellion against the expectation to conform to an extroverted ideal and how that discovery has been liberating.

"Noli Me Tangere" delves into the significance of the Latin phrase, exploring its symbolism in religious and literary contexts. Sheila Paylan unveils personal encounters with the phrase, reflecting on its relevance in navigating life's challenges and asserting individual sovereignty.

From adolescent angst to the exploration of cultural resilience, Sheila Paylan discovers the parallels between the preservation of traditions, like Cambodia's Sak Yant tattoo art, and the current challenges faced by the Armenian people in Nagorno-Karabakh.

If we can achieve consistent stillness, focus and wisdom that can be called upon even in the most trying situations, then we obtain a ferocious capacity to build and grow, writes Sheila Paylan, whose frequent flights have helped her learn the art of letting go.

The Year of the Dragon is particularly auspicious. It symbolizes strength, courage, power, nobility and honor and it also coincides with one of the darkest periods in Armenian history. In this inaugural column for “Unleashed”, Sheila Paylan writes about the need to wake up the dragon.