For most of my life, I carried a story about myself that wasn't kind. I was the "spoiled girl," the one who had it easier than others, the one who didn't quite measure up to the struggles that defined those around me. It wasn’t a name I gave myself—it was handed to me, woven into … Continue reading Rewrite
Life
Let them
Life has a way of testing us when we least expect it. Lately, I’ve been carrying a weight heavier than I ever imagined—financial stress, the pressure of being the sole provider, and the uncertainty of when things will finally turn around. But beyond the struggle itself, there’s another burden I never anticipated: the voices of … Continue reading Let them
Reunion.2
Walking into that reunion, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Twenty-five years had passed since I last sat in that classroom, surrounded by friends who spoke a language I barely understood yet welcomed me anyway. Would they remember me? Had I left a mark? Why had I come at all? And yet, the moment I … Continue reading Reunion.2
March
Write down 5 true things about your March so far Survival High work load Clarity Hopeful Quiet strength Cheers, Karin Sabrina
Misfortune
For several days now, I’ve been thinking about the luck of *not* getting something you really want. There’s this thing I deeply desire, something I’ve chased for almost a decade. I’ve tried every possible way to reach it, and every failure stings. I’ve convinced myself that once I have it, I’ll finally be happy—truly, permanently … Continue reading Misfortune
A belief
I want you to think of someone who SEES you. And write down what they would say you are. And carry that forward with you now. Knowing it will benefit your entire life if you can just learn to believe it…A belief is simply a thought repeated over and over. Donna Ashworth When my husband … Continue reading A belief
Unique
At the moment, I’m in “should I walk the talk?” mode. This evening, I’m teaching about learning new things—how we can develop a unique skill set that no one else has but us. It’s an English class for a young adult—yes, singular, just one student. I’m that picky. I handpick my students myself. Or, if … Continue reading Unique
Exhaustion
We never yell at each other, no matter how hard it gets. And tonight, we’re having a little celebration—not because things are easy, but because we’re still here. Still standing, still trying. The weight of our struggles sits between us like an unspoken guest at the table. "This being human is a guest house," Rumi … Continue reading Exhaustion
Wealthy
A flickering image keeps coming to me whenever I imagine myself in a state of wealth. Funny, because I don't feel wealthy, especially at this phase of life. I am struggling financially, I survive day to day, I don't see my situation changing anytime soon. But this image is actually quite vivid. I can see … Continue reading Wealthy
Joyful
What brings you joy now? "That's today's question, and I find myself struggling to answer. It’s clearly not the sunniest or most joyous midweek for me." Then I searched the word 'Joy' in my previous posts to seek inspiration. What were the things that brought me joy in the past? Unsurprisingly those things were books … Continue reading Joyful
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