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Love yourself

🙆🏻‍♀️ *”Do you love ❤️ me?”* Alice asked. *”No, I don’t love you!”* replied the White Rabbit 🐰.Alice frowned and clasped her hands together as she did whenever she felt hurt. *”See?”* replied the White Rabbit. *”Now you’re going to start asking yourself what makes you so imperfect and what did you do wrong soContinue reading “Love yourself”

Karmic Closure: Learning Through Contrast

There’s a point in your life when things start to feel like they’re coming full circle. Old patterns return—not to punish, but to teach. This is karmic closure. It’s the quiet but powerful moment when you realize the chaos, the pain, and the heartbreaks were never random. They were assignments. And you’re finally graduating. Lately,Continue reading “Karmic Closure: Learning Through Contrast”

Trauma as a Teacher: The Wake-Up Call We Never Asked For

Trauma was my wake-up call; it hurt, but it also showed me who I AM. We don’t choose trauma. It crashes in uninvited—messy, painful, disorienting. And yet, for many of us, it becomes the pivot point. The moment everything changed. Not because we wanted it, but because we couldn’t ignore it. When it hit me,Continue reading “Trauma as a Teacher: The Wake-Up Call We Never Asked For”

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”

When Love Has Miles Between It: My Truth About Long-Distance Marriage

Long-distance relationships (LDRs) aren’t just about miles—they’re about effort, timing, and emotional grit. From the outside, people often romanticize them. But on the inside, it’s much more complicated. Most couples don’t talk about how hard it gets—not just the distance, but what happens when you’re finally in the same room again. I know this firsthand.Continue reading “When Love Has Miles Between It: My Truth About Long-Distance Marriage”

Now’s the Time to Move Forward

If you’ve been stuck in a rut—mentally, emotionally, creatively—this is your sign to shake things up. The fog is clearing, and new options are on the table. The confusion about what’s next? It’s starting to lift. You don’t need to have everything figured out—you just need to start. Progress doesn’t come from waiting for perfectContinue reading “Now’s the Time to Move Forward”

I Choose Me

I am worthy. Of love. Of respect. Of joy. Of a life that feels good in my soul—not just one that looks good on the outside. I don’t need to justify this. I don’t need reasons. Simply being here is enough. But life doesn’t always make it easy to hold on to that truth. EspeciallyContinue reading “I Choose Me”

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”

Optimism and Humour: The Grease and Glue of Life

Life is unpredictable, often throwing challenges our way that test our resilience and spirit. In moments of adversity, two essential qualities—optimism and humour—become grease and glue that help us navigate hardships. They not only keep us moving forward but also bind us together, making even the darkest times bearable. History and personal experiences alike haveContinue reading “Optimism and Humour: The Grease and Glue of Life”

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”