I’ve always been intrigued to hear a friend’s story who pursued a career because his parents told him to do so: “Do this and you’ll be successful. Do this, it’s the right path. It’s the best choice.” Also, these stories:  Marriages who wanted their spouse to follow a certain path believing it’s the only way … Continue Reading →

We all complain. It’s part of our system — though I wish to stop it, or if not, minimize at least. I’m still practicing, trying my best, trying to understand. There were days when I don’t complain amid an annoying situation. Instead, I respond not react. And it feels good, it feels liberating. Then again, … Continue Reading →

When we’re in a dire situation, it’s easy to forget the barrage of choices we used to consider — finding a better job, running to our families, asking help from our most trusted friends. The list goes on and on. Complains and blames, then, become our new mantras:  “I hate doing this, but I have … Continue Reading →

I’m tired of complaining and hearing others’ complain — it saddens me all the time. Though I know it’s possible to stop, but sometimes it’s damn hard especially when you’re bombarded with adversities or when you’re surrounded with negative people. I wonder what would happen if everyone stops complaining and choose to respond mindfully to every … Continue Reading →

She’s an artist — in fact, a great artist. But she believes she’s not good enough, that she needs more money to improve her projects, or more time to tweak them until they reach perfection. So she hides her art, waiting for the right time, waiting for the perfect moment. Waiting. Hiding. The problem is not because … Continue Reading →