As I write this final post of the year, there has been a quiet sense of discomfort staying with me. I kept asking myself, “What is this discomfort I feel in my own writing?” Just as conversations carry different moods depending on the moment, writing also has its own atmosphere. Sometimes we change our tone…
Patience matters. It is not the same as forcing yourself to endure. It is not simply holding back or resisting pain. It is closer to perseverance. Patience is not about fighting against the flow. It is about allowing yourself to move with it. That does not mean it is always comfortable. In real life, things…
Is anger actually serving you? Most of us treat anger like a tool, but it’s actually a trap. It doesn’t create anything meaningful for your life. What happens if you just… stop? Even if it’s just for 24 hours. If you decide today is a “No Anger Day,” you will realize something immediately: You have…
You close your eyes for a momentand take a slow, deep breath. Simply focus on your body,which keeps breathing with a kind heart. You notice this body,changing moment by moment. No past.No future.Only now—this moment. This realizationis the way to happiness.
Expectation is troublesome. It looks like hope, but before we notice, it begins to bind the heart. Expectation easily becomes a restraint on action. The stronger the wish of “I want this to happen,” the more we fear failure, and the harder it becomes to move. Expectation is also addictive. We place our hearts in…
He is here. He has been there, unnoticed. He has been lonely for a long time. I truly appreciate seeing him this morning. He has always been here, and sadly, I didn’t notice. No more without you, my boy. I hope today will be a great day for you.