Handling Difficult Relationships Calmly
There are people I have to “get ready” for. I need to set my mind at ease before meeting them because they tend to trigger me. I might feel baited into arguments or discussions I didn’t want to be part of in the first place. I might get frustrated with passive-aggressive comments or even hate […]
Comparing is Dangerous
I was watching a documentary about poverty and homelessness in the U.S., and I got curious about the comments. A lot of people were saying things like, “I thought I had it bad, but now I know to be grateful.” One person even shared an old saying: “I felt bad for myself because I had […]
An Epiphany on Epiphanies
I’ve had a few epiphanies in my life. It’s an amazing feeling, like discovering a hidden room in my home. The door opens to a thought, and suddenly my view expands. It feels magical. Even though I just described it as life-altering, I remind myself not to seek out results like that—or results in general—when […]
It Hurts… For Now
Are you in pain? Whether it’s a physical ache, an emotional challenge, or a combination of both, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and question our ability to cope. But here’s a powerful truth: you’ve been here before. Think back to a time when life threw challenges your way, and you emerged stronger on the other […]
What Do I Get
I can lose sight of how sweet my life is sometimes. I get caught up in all the things I need to do and forget to notice what’s already there. On those days, weeks, months, I get caught in the grind of my daily work, I don’t notice my accomplishments, and everything turns into a […]
