9 of May 2023, Medan.
challenging times
The view (2)
This is the view from my mother in law's room window, twelfth floor, Royal Prima Hospital in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. For the last two months we have been back and forth into this place, uncertain about the outcome of the treatment received by my mother in law. She has the big C, and probably … Continue reading The view (2)
Tiredness
I can see that you're so tired, It's the fatigue, you can't think clearly anymoreYour three days beard has grown visibly, I think it must be itchy. I can see that you're exhausted, Your droopy eyes, and your weight lost too. For the last two months, you're all out to take care of your wife. … Continue reading Tiredness
Petite
C'est les petites habitudes. How you spend your mornings. How you talk to yourself. What you read. What your watch. Who you share your energy with. Who has access to you. That will change your life.MICHAEL TONGE I am a hard core believer about the power of small things; to the good or to other … Continue reading Petite
Let go
Movie quote, Liv & Ingmar And as I know well from my own experiences, a good lesson is equal to a difficult lesson, the level of difficulties may vary but it will be within the range of difficulty; hard, super hard and incomprehensible.May peace and strength be upon us, Karin Sabrina
Tough
They asked her,"How do you get through tough moments?"She answered, Do not trust the way you see yourself when your mind is turbulent and remember that even pain is temporary. Honor your boundaries, treat yourself gently, let go of perfection, and feel your emotions without letting them control you. You have enough experience to face … Continue reading Tough
Face
Today as any average person having some troubles in life I ask Google about it: how do we contain anger? Then comes the supposedly "inspiring quotes" about anger. These quotes mainly say that anger is not benefitting us, it will ruin you, the best fighter never gets angry (as if we all are some Shaolin … Continue reading Face
Power
I have the power to grant or to not grant forgiveness. I can see that the other person may have traumas that led to his/her attitude toward me, but I am not here to fix or to change anyone. I am here for a purpose that is still continuously unfolding as I grow old. I … Continue reading Power
Hurt
In English: Of course I'll hurt you.Of course you'll hurt me.Of course we will hurt each other.But, this is the very condition of existence.To become spring, means accepting the risk of winter.To become present, means accepting the risk of absence. I was reminded today that I should not seek only good things in familial relationships, … Continue reading Hurt
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