Today, I found myself wondering — why is it so easy to overthink everything, but so strange to feel calm?Why does peace feel like something we need to earn, while worry shows up uninvited and makes itself at home? We start to believe that overthinking is normal, and being at ease means we’re being careless. … Continue reading Rebel
mind and body
Amor fati
Accepting What Is-- is my August focus word. It sounds passive, doesn’t it?Acceptance. Like surrendering the sword and sitting down. Like saying, “I give up.”But this month, I’ve been learning…it's not giving up.It’s giving in—to life, as it is.I chose “accepting what is” as my anchor word, not because I’m a spiritual person floating in … Continue reading Amor fati
Liberation
It's a huge liberation to accept what is and what was. To build myself is actually the smartest investment I make.
Liberation
It's a huge liberation to accept what is and what was. To build myself is actually the smartest investment I make.
Thunderstorm
Today, I stood up for love.I protected what mattered.I honored my truth.The storm rose, and I did not run.I was fierce, and I was honest.I gave a voice to the fire inside me.And now…The fire can cool.The sky is clear. The night can hold me. I do not need to carry the weight of this … Continue reading Thunderstorm
Habits
What has gone well today and what has brought out negative habits? I wasn't late to work and I used stairs from basement 1 to the 3rd floor twice! I have my 10k race pack ready. I am so excited for this running race on Sunday! I remembered to order washing detergent. I did the … Continue reading Habits
Body Combat
I did body combat class today! Body combat combines martial arts such as Muay Thai, karate, capoeria techniques with high-energy cardio. It's fun! I like it.. no matter how stressed I am, I will head up to the gym and after the body combat class, I'm a new person! What's your work out today dear … Continue reading Body Combat
Protest
I have a strong tendency to avoid the negative chit chat in the office, you know when your friends talk about everything that goes wrong in the management, in the country, in the world? I don't want to engage with that kind of conversation. I don't want to ruin my inner peace, and yes I … Continue reading Protest
The voice
How is your inner voice this week? She doesn't control everything anymore. That's a huge relief. Whenever she starts to be chatty and complain and remind me about everything that is wrong in my life, I stop her immediately and said, hi... ( I need to give her a name, hmmm I should think a … Continue reading The voice
Internal dialogue
What is your emotional arc right now? It's Monday, but I think I consider myself rather calm throughout the day. Yes.. yes that is unusual. Admittedly I am not always calm around the clock, there are moments where I am upset, and yes my old friend fear also pays a visit today. But today I … Continue reading Internal dialogue