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
Relationship
Trees
I watched a documentary about the Orang Rimba, a tribe in Indonesia whose very name, Rimba, means forest. True to their name, they live entirely within it, their lives woven inseparably with the trees. A newborn is given a guardian tree (Scyma sp.), while their placenta is buried beneath a Gonocaryum gracile tree—both of which … Continue reading Trees
Beauty
When I was very very young, probably 10 or 12, I used to want a flat stomach, low-rise jeans, and a cropped top. I grew up watching Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera music videos, where being skinny wasn’t just normal—it was the ultimate goal. And even though I’ve been slender most of my life, I … Continue reading Beauty
Luisa
How's your inner voice now? She is kinder now, I like her better now... She's not chattering all the time, telling me how wrong everything in my life is, like she was 5 years ago... Instead of telling me that I lack such and such in life, she is now a constant reminder to see … Continue reading Luisa
Self care
What have you done for self care recently? Journaling, every day, twice: once in the morning, and once in the evening. Meditation and learning to use the breathing method Avoid negative talk, and minimal chat with friends in the office who brings so much negativity on the table Exercises: running, weight lifting, body combat classes, … Continue reading Self care
Too much
Is it possible to be suffocated with things? if you ever had a similar question, well my friend, I assure you, yes... yes we can suffocate ourselves with everything we acquired in our life. I gave you one example, an Iron.. How many ironing devices are needed in one household? one! correct.., but in my … Continue reading Too much
Leave
SET IT DOWNYou must feel so heavy with the weight of all that expectation, set it downThe guilt, the worry, the fear, the comparison, the expectation of others. It's too heavy. Set it down. You can't reach for anything new if your hands are full of yesterday's trash.And your heart needs space to cultivate all … Continue reading Leave
Sadness
What do you do when sadness comes? Interesting question, I sit quietly with sadness, or do my chores quietly. If I feel my eyes starting to cry, I let them. I always believe that tears exist primarily to cleanse our broken soul. I can sit with sadness, and I do take time to process it, … Continue reading Sadness
Barista
So today you're paying a visit for me... Ok.. never set a schedule, you're always surprising, and make me half-paralyzed. Fear and Deep anxiety, I cannot say I'm happy to see both of you today but, have a seat. I believe you have something important to tell me. I think you want to tell me … Continue reading Barista
Changing
What are you changing?Pin it to the fabric of the universe and on we go…And remember, all thoughts can be flipped and rearranged. All feelings are just passing through. And all that matters is your love and kindness, to self first, and then the world. It’s just a day, of life, in all its messy … Continue reading Changing
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