When the Same People Return
If you had the chance to go back in time and change a major event in your life—choosing the path you once left behind—would the story truly change? Would the people who appeared in that chapter still find their way back to you? Or would they arrive in different forms, playing different roles, yet carrying the same ...
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My Mornings by the National Covid Memorial Wall
When I went to London, I stayed in a hotel near the National Covid Memorial Wall. Every morning, I walk along the Thame river and just notice people. All kinds of people. I listened to different conversations, and I loved the variety. One day, I saw an adult with a teenager. It seemed like he was giving him life advice. ...
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At last … we met again
It’s been a while. I can’t even remember the exact moment I lost you, but I’m grateful I found you again—because that’s what truly matters. One of the hardest roads a person can choose is the journey back to themselves. Let me ask you something…What’s the first thing you do when something bad happens to ...
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An end of Self version
An End of SelfReflection on JulyJuly was a month of grief, quiet sadness, and deep inner battles. I found myself mourning—not just for what was lost, but for the parts of me that had to stay strong when all they really wanted was to rest. I began the month with the intention to have fun, to make the most of my break. ...
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Toxic Positivity
You know, being grateful is so important for our mental health. It's great to look on the bright side and appreciate what we have. But sometimes, there's this thing called "toxic positivity" that can actually stop us from expressing our not-so-happy feelings in a healthy way. When we keep those feelings bottled up, they can ...
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Unexpected Cheerful interruption
Recently, I had the chance to reconnect with an old colleague. You know, the kind of person who you shared with challenging times when you felt stuck in a bad job. We hadn’t caught up in a while, so naturally, our conversation drifted back to the struggles and reasons we eventually decided to leave. For a moment, it felt ...
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Surviving the Unseen Wars
We all have different stories. Someone can share a story that fills your heart with joy, another can share his struggle and how he overcame it, while another talk about his frustration and disappointment from this unfair world or you find yourself focusing on what makes you suffer and honor your sorrow, wearing it like a ...
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