I miss running in nature....
Life
Streak
I am celebrating my 31 days of not checking into Instagram for more than 20 minutes in a day! Karin Sabrina
Angry
Write about something that makes you angry or passionate, and why? I am passionate about organizing an event, I have my relevant background, I have my experiences, and I even have my 'mild' obsessive compulsive disorder to make sure all is well prepared. And I am angry whenever someone just dismisses a well prepared everything … Continue reading Angry
The door
A door is opened today... And I'm nervous. I couldn't stay calm... The smart watch shows exactly how I feel, 70% of today I spend with moderate stress. I tried to stay calm but this offer that has presented itself so unexpectedly, really made me nervous. I wonder if this is truly the answer to … Continue reading The door
Runner’s Note
I don't run to beat myself up, I run to lift myself. I don't run to punish myself, I run to celebrate myself. I don't run to lose something, I run to gain something. I don't run away from where I am, I run towards the place I want to be. I don't run to … Continue reading Runner’s Note
Tiramisu
Dear Me, I know how hard it is to keep walking when the path ahead is foggy, when your feet feel heavy with waiting, and your heart aches with quiet wondering. But today, something happened. A dear friend confided in you. He’s been offered a door out. A new job, a better place, maybe even … Continue reading Tiramisu
Exhale (shoo shoo be doo…)
Today, I was triggered.A colleague pushed my buttons and I lost my peace. I tried to keep my composure—I even said yes to some of her absurd requests, all in the name of harmony.I noticed myself.I saw how I tried to let the frustration escape through slow, controlled breaths.I felt how I held my tongue, … Continue reading Exhale (shoo shoo be doo…)
Sadhana
I learned an ancient concept about relationships today. I said ancient because it seems like a very natural way to engage in relationships. It is said that a relationship, in particular with one's spouse is a sadhana; a spiritual practice. We are not having a relationship so we can be happily ever after ( I … Continue reading Sadhana
Choose
I asked my confidant:“Why didn’t I choose this peace a long time ago?” And they answered:“Because you weren’t ready yet.The pain hadn’t finished its teaching.The coal had to burnuntil you knew — with your whole being —that you were done.That’s what we call divine timing.” I asked again:“Is this growth?Or am I simply too tired … Continue reading Choose
Done!
I am lucky today! I have a chance to know that I'm truly done with my chronic anger. If you've been hurt deeply, you will understand this chronic anger. I've been carrying this anger for more than two decades.. I held onto it, and let it pull me into the deep abyss of pain.Two decades … Continue reading Done!