A Night of Flooding and Intervention Last night, I had one of those dreams that sticks with you long after you wake up, leaving a lingering sense of unease. I dreamt that my home, my sanctuary, was being ravaged by a relentless flood. The water was murky and rising rapidly, swirling around furniture and threatening... Continue Reading →
The Illusion of Healing: How Time Shapes Our Scars
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 →
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 →
Start Small: Tackling New Year Goals With Ease
A Quiet Realization The end of the year has always felt like a double-edged sword for me. On one side, it’s a moment of reflection—a chance to look back and celebrate the wins, no matter how small. But on the other, it often stirs a sense of unease. Did I do enough? Was I productive... Continue Reading →
From Caffeine to Clarity: Choosing a Natural Life
Life has a way of nudging us toward change, often when we least expect it. For me, that nudge came in the form of a persistent health challenge: arrhythmia, a condition that disrupts the regular rhythm of my heartbeat. Though I had known about this condition for years, it had never significantly affected my daily... 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 →
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 →
Love Yourself First: Attracting The Right Energy
"You must love yourself deeply so that others will love you in the same way." This profound idea reminds us that the relationship we have with ourselves sets the foundation for every other relationship in our lives. When you genuinely appreciate and value yourself, you unconsciously teach others to do the same. When we embrace... Continue Reading →