Learning to Manage Setbacks
A couple of days ago, I had an appointment to remove the cast I’ve been wearing on my hand and arm for six weeks. I’ve been counting down the days for this thing to come off. With the cast on, I can’t wash my own hair, I can’t bike (something I usually do every day), […]
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 […]
