What’s Your Problem
If you came to me with a problem a few years ago, my initial response would likely have been to immediately find a way to take that problem from you and try to fix it. I couldn’t manage the image of you being in pain and I would volunteer to endure the pain for you […]
Pick Your Pain
Life is challenging. Deep inside, I always secretly wished for a point where I could just coast after enough hard work. The plan was to put in enough effort that I’d live life work-free. But that’s not how life works. The shower I took yesterday won’t suffice for today. Brushing my teeth diligently once doesn’t […]
It’s All in Your Head
“He said it’s all in your head, I said ‘so’s everything’…” Fiona Apple (song: Paper Bag) Our thoughts are the driving force behind everything we do. Even seemingly physical actions, like typing these words, originate from mental processes. The mind is incredibly powerful, and our thoughts can have a profound impact, both positive and negative. […]
Be Yourself
“Be yourself is all that you can do” – Audioslave (Song: Be Yourself) We’ve been told to be ourselves throughout our lives, but we’ve also been asked to conform to society, be adaptable to our office culture, be quiet in some spaces, and speak up in others. This constant push-and-pull between self-expression and societal expectations […]
All is Full of Love
“You’ll be given love. You’ll be taken care of. You’ll be given love. You have to trust it. Maybe not from the sources you have poured yours. Maybe not from the directions you are staring at. Twist your head around. It’s all around you. All is full of love. All around you.” Bjork (song: All Is Full of Love) The […]
Remember The Tinman
“And remember the Tin Man found he had what he thought he lacked. Remember the tin man. Go find your heart and take it back.” – Tracy Chapman (song: Remember The Tinman) Life can be harsh, and there have been times when my heart felt broken, even stolen, leaving me feeling like a victim of […]
Princess Familiar
“Papa, love your princess so she will find loving princes familiar. Papa, cry for your princess so she will find gentle princes familiar.” – Alanis Morissette (Song: Princess Familiar) These powerful lyrics from Alanis Morissette remind us that our reactions often stem from familiar ground. Our brains are wired for familiarity. Why do we choose […]
I’m a Big Baby
Every time I start a new project or try something I’ve never done before, like many of us, I feel clumsy, frustrated, and seriously tempted to abandon it. The discomfort is undeniable. To interrupt the urge to throw in the towel, I find it helpful to remember watching my nephews learn how to walk. They […]
FBR: Fast, Bad, and Wrong
Every time I sit down to write, I yearn for flawless sentences to flow effortlessly onto the page, constructing masterpieces of articulation. However, this relentless pressure to craft perfect sentences stifles my creativity. I become riddled with self-doubt, incessantly second-guessing myself with questions like “Is this important?” “Is it interesting?” “Am I achieving everything I […]
Foam-Oh!
Reflecting on our mistakes is vital, but what if we also applaud the successes, the parts that worked well? In the past, I used to take a midday walk to a coffee shop and treat myself to a cappuccino. It was a delightful way to boost my day. However, I realized that this habit had […]
