Kintsugi: Finding Beauty in the Cracks of Life

In Japanese culture, there is a profound concept called Kintsugi—the art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Instead of discarding the broken pieces or hiding the cracks, the fragments are carefully mended and highlighted. What was once damaged becomes even more valuable, carrying beauty not despite its flaws but because of them. Life, in manyContinue reading “Kintsugi: Finding Beauty in the Cracks of Life”

The Silent Strength of Courage

Courage is often misunderstood as the absence of fear, but true courage is admitting that you’re afraid and choosing to face that fear anyway. It is the quiet voice that tells you to try again after a failure, the steady hand that reaches out for support when you’re sinking, and the strength to walk awayContinue reading “The Silent Strength of Courage”

We all are responsible for our own suffering. Stop blaming and take responsibility

Blame is an easy escape, yet it never grants true freedom. Instead, it traps the mind in a cycle of false perception, reinforcing the illusion that suffering is caused by external forces. It’s tempting to believe that someone else’s words, actions, or choices are responsible for pain, but what if suffering is not about whatContinue reading “We all are responsible for our own suffering. Stop blaming and take responsibility”

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 Unspoken Realization: Finding Solace in Self-Acceptance

We spend our lives pouring our hearts into the happiness of those we hold dear. Every smile we evoke, every problem we solve for them, and every effort we make is rooted in the desire to see them content. Yet, for many, there comes a moment of unsettling clarity—a realization that while we prioritize theirContinue reading “The Unspoken Realization: Finding Solace in Self-Acceptance”

Physical Spiritual Exercise

Physical exercise gives us the strength to move our bodies powerfully. Spiritual exercise gives us the strength to just as powerfully sit inwardly still.Physical exercise and spiritual exercise are two sides of the same coin—each designed to enhance our capacity for strength, balance, and resilience, but in profoundly different ways. Physical exercise is often seenContinue reading “Physical Spiritual Exercise”

Breaking Through: Finding Strength in Brokenness.

Life often has a way of breaking us down in ways we never expect. A lost opportunity, a broken relationship, an unfulfilled dream—these moments can leave us feeling shattered, like fragments of our former selves. But what if these cracks are not signs of defeat? What if they are the universe’s way of preparing usContinue reading “Breaking Through: Finding Strength in Brokenness.”

Last sunset and rainbow of 2024

As the rain began to fade and dawn approached, the world around me transformed into a masterpiece of contrasts. On one side, the setting sun dipped low, painting the horizon with hues of gold, orange, and crimson. On the other side, a brilliant rainbow arched across the sky, its colours vivid and alive. The airContinue reading “Last sunset and rainbow of 2024”

Happy 30th birthday to my firstborn.

My Dearest Firstborn Happy 30th birthday, my beautiful firstborn. As I write this, I am overwhelmed by memories spanning three decades—from the miraculous moment of your birth to the incredible woman you’ve become today. Although time has passed, each memory remains etched deeply in my heart. I know I was not a perfect mom, andContinue reading “Happy 30th birthday to my firstborn.”

Life’s Journey: Embracing Turbulence and Imperfections

Life is often compared to a journey—a path filled with twists, turns, and moments of turbulence. Yet, unlike the perfectly curated travel experiences we dream of, life’s journey is inherently imperfect. It demands resilience, reflection, and a deep acceptance of what it means to be human. Many of us embark on life’s journey with aContinue reading “Life’s Journey: Embracing Turbulence and Imperfections”