The Two Halves of Life: Building the Ego and Then Letting It Go

There’s a profound truth in the idea that the first half of life is about building a strong ego, while the second half is about dismantling it. It’s a paradox that many people either never encounter or outright avoid. In the first half of life, we learn to navigate the external world. We chase success,Continue reading “The Two Halves of Life: Building the Ego and Then Letting It Go”

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”

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”

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”

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”

YOLO: You Only Live Once – Make It Count

“You Only Live Once”—a phrase often thrown around casually, but it carries a profound truth. Life is fleeting, unpredictable, and offers no do-overs. The idea behind YOLO is simple: seize the moment, take risks, and live without regrets. But does living once mean living recklessly? Not necessarily. The Balance Between Risk and Responsibility-Many associate YOLOContinue reading “YOLO: You Only Live Once – Make It Count”

Happy and blessed 2025

As the year comes to a close, I find myself breathing deeply for the first time in what feels like forever. After six years of navigating one storm after another—losing my mom, facing betrayal from friends and business partners, enduring a global pandemic, experiencing abandonment and separation from my husband, heartbreak, liver failure, and losingContinue reading “Happy and blessed 2025”

Your Brain Wants Safety, Not Happiness: Here’s How to Overcome Negative Thoughts

Have you ever noticed how negative thoughts seem to creep in, especially when you’re trying to push yourself out of your comfort zone? This isn’t a coincidence—it’s your brain doing what it’s hardwired to do. The primary purpose of the human brain is to keep us safe, not necessarily happy or comfortable. Understanding this canContinue reading “Your Brain Wants Safety, Not Happiness: Here’s How to Overcome Negative Thoughts”

Illusions of true peace

Death is often perceived as the ultimate end, a moment where all suffering ceases and peace is found. However, in many spiritual traditions, including Buddhism, death is not considered the end of one’s journey toward true peace. True peace, or **Nirvana**, is the liberation from the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara) thatContinue reading “Illusions of true peace”