What are you proud of yourself for lately? It's not easy to answer that question... Especially in the time frame of "lately". I'm not proud of myself lately, I am stressed out, I am literally in the mode of: I have no idea what to do with such and such problems. I am wrestling financially, … Continue reading Proud
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Acceptance
It's a relief to find out that actually everyone around me is just as confused as I am about getting through this muddy water of life. It was an eye-opener when I found out that even my parents too don't have any clear descriptive map for navigating their lives. They are confused, they have their … Continue reading Acceptance
Sape
Lovely evening, I am sitting on the front porch, listening to the sound of sape, a traditional string instrument from Borneo. It is a wooden-base instrument with strings attached, and played like a guitar. The harmonious sounds of frogs and rain, the cool breeze of air, the wet pavement and grass... Everything is covered with yellow … Continue reading Sape
Painting
Today was like the painting above. So full so hectic ... So tiresome....
Worry
May all of us find courage to handle problems Countless time I had heard the useless-ness of being constantly worried, but something 'clicked' today... And I'm determined to not let my mind drown myself in weariness all the time. I have a good life now ... And that's what really matter. Karin Sabrina
Practice
Prioritize the present instead of the past or the future.... To type that, is hard... To practice it ... Almost unimaginable.... How? With my hyperactive monkey mind.... To be calm and present for more than 15 seconds; it seems unattainable. But then again... All good things, all major achievements in life once appeared as unattainable … Continue reading Practice
Transformers
If you keep your eyes and ears open, life will show you all you need to know. -Elena Transformers; The rise of the beasts
Fight
Yes, let's have a fight then. I often wonder about the depth of our relationship, I trust you with all my heart, and I love you with all of my being, and surely I wish you understand that. Yes, let's have a fight then. I am not worried you will fall out of love with … Continue reading Fight
Tea time
“When you are drinking tea, it is basically a private conversation between the tea and your individual soul.” – Lu Ann Pannunzio “If you ask Zen people they will say tea is not something that you pour with unawareness and drink like any other drink. It is not a drink, it is meditation; it is … Continue reading Tea time
May
May your days be filled with laughterMay your chores complete themselvesMay your mind have time to wanderTo a Sandy beach of shellsMay your morning stretch be gratefulMay your lunch be full of tasteMay your inspiration find youMay no moment go to waste May your lonely days be lackingMay your friendship linger strongMay your thoughts be … Continue reading May
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