The Weight of Time and Healing What does it really mean when people say, "Time heals everything"? Is it true, or is it just something we tell ourselves to cope? Recently, I stumbled upon a short video that left me thinking deeply. The video showed a clock hand sweeping over a sand-filled surface. Each time... Continue Reading →
The Mirror You Can’t See: Finding Your Inner Beauty
What do you see when you look in the mirror? For many of us, it’s all too easy to focus on the flaws, the imperfections, and the “not good enough” parts of ourselves. But what if you’re missing the beauty that others see in you? The truth is, we are often blind to our own... Continue Reading →
To Change Or To Cherish: A Life Dilemma
Life often feels like a delicate balance between appreciating what we have and striving for something better. At times, dissatisfaction creeps in, making us wonder: Is it the environment that needs to change, or is it our mindset that requires adjustment? While gratitude teaches us to find joy in the present, ambition drives us toward... Continue Reading →
Home Is Where the Heart Finds Warmth
The Unexpected Gifts of Family For the past nine years, I’ve called a new country home. Taiwan, with its warmth and charm, has been my sanctuary. Winters here aren’t cloaked in snow; sometimes, you’ll even catch me wearing short sleeves during Christmas. Yet, as much as I adore this place, the holiday season often brings... Continue Reading →
Stay True, Succeed Big: How to Honor Your Principles While Thriving
Today, I had a heart-to-heart conversation with my cousin about life and work. As we caught up on each other’s recent experiences, the topic of earning a living naturally came up—a subject that always feels both universal and deeply personal. We both agreed on one thing: making money is no easy feat. It demands not... Continue Reading →
If You Have the Will, There’s Always a Way
Last night, as I crossed the bustling street near the gym, I noticed a visually impaired man tapping his cane along the ground. The rhythmic sound of his movements caught my attention. He stood close to the edge of the sidewalk, and I couldn’t help but worry. What if he accidentally stepped into the busy... Continue Reading →
Friendship: The Love That Lasts a Lifetime
I recently attended the wedding of my dear friend, Emma, someone I’ve been lucky enough to call a best friend since high school. Watching her walk down the aisle was a moment of pure joy—not just because she looked radiant, but because I knew just how much she’d been through to get to that day.... Continue Reading →
From Kids To Grown-Ups: Forgiving Our Parents
It was a quiet afternoon, and I was sitting alone in a cozy coffee shop, the kind with warm lighting and soft chatter in the background. As I sipped my coffee, a song began to play—Older by Sasha Alex Sloan. At first, it was just a melody in the air, but then the lyrics hit... Continue Reading →
Finding Fulfillment: Compare Less, Live More
1. The Trap of Relative Deprivation Have you ever scrolled through social media and felt an inexplicable sense of dissatisfaction with your life? Perhaps it was triggered by a friend’s promotion, an influencer’s idyllic vacation, or someone else’s seemingly perfect relationship. This unsettling emotion is tied to a phenomenon called relative deprivation—the feeling of inadequacy... Continue Reading →