On a trip to Cambodia, I stumbled upon a quote at a quiet little spot called Peace Café. It said, “Live in peace, not in pieces.” That line etched itself into my memory. Simple, but striking. And the more I reflect on it, the more I see its truth playing out in our everyday lives.Continue reading “Live in peace, not in pieces”
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Forgiveness Isn’t Forgetting — And That’s Okay
We like to think that the chapter is closed once we’ve forgiven someone. But now and then, a thought sneaks in: Did they ever regret what they did to me? After everything — the loyalty, the honesty, the years of showing up — how could they just walk away or betray that? And suddenly, we’reContinue reading “Forgiveness Isn’t Forgetting — And That’s Okay”
On Life’s Journey: Faith, Virtue, Wisdom, and Mindfulness
Life is a journey—unpredictable, sometimes turbulent, yet profoundly transformative. Along this path, we seek guidance, comfort, and protection to navigate the uncertainties and challenges that arise. Just as a traveller requires sustenance, shelter, illumination, and security, we, too, need essential elements to support our spiritual and emotional well-being. Faith, virtuous deeds, wisdom, and mindfulness serveContinue reading “On Life’s Journey: Faith, Virtue, Wisdom, and Mindfulness”
The Journey vs. The Destination
Have you ever noticed that when you’re eagerly waiting for something to happen, time seems to drag? Whether it’s anticipating a vacation, a promotion, or a major life goal, the more fixated you are on the end result, the slower it feels to arrive. This is because focusing solely on the destination distorts your perceptionContinue reading “The Journey vs. The Destination”
Self-love and Selflessness
The idea that we can not truly get or keep anything solely for ourselves speaks to the deep interconnection between self-love and selflessness. This lesson reminds us that the most lasting and meaningful gains come when we extend what we seek for ourselves to others as well. In the context of self-love and selflessness, thisContinue reading “Self-love and Selflessness”
I did my part. I hope my absence gives you peace that my love couldn’t
My dearest daughters, As I write these words, I want you to know that every choice I’ve made, every boundary I’ve set, has come from a place of deep love and care for you. I have tried to be there for you in all the ways I knew how, even though sometimes it may haveContinue reading “I did my part. I hope my absence gives you peace that my love couldn’t”
Running Away vs. Moving On: Embracing Self-Validation
There’s a profound difference between running away from a situation and truly moving on. Sometimes, when hurt or wronged, we feel an urge to confront someone directly to secure closure, to offer one last explanation, or to prove, in some grand way, that we weren’t defeated by their lack of faith in us. These impulsesContinue reading “Running Away vs. Moving On: Embracing Self-Validation”
Make peace with yourself
Until you make peace with yourself and your current condition, you’re powerless to change. Until you say yes to what your life experience is right now, you’ll continually find yourself in a state of conflict, wanting things to be different. How can you be in harmony if you’re at war within, hurting yourself with yourContinue reading “Make peace with yourself”
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Relationships
Most people enter into a relationship with an eye toward what they can get out of them, rather than what they can put into them. The purpose of the relationship is to decide which part of yourself you’d like to see “show up”, not which part of another you can capture and hold.The purpose ofContinue reading “Relationships”
