Original Writings

  • Your Wishful Thinking Will Disappoint You (And That’s Okay)

    Perhaps we’re meant to be let down. It’s a humbling feeling to realize that we won’t have everything that we want in this world. It’s sobering to know that there are wishful versions of ourselves that we’ll never become.

  • It’s Beautiful When It Rains

    There can be too much words to capture what the rain conveys. And they are all unnecessary. Because it’s a fleeting earthly phenomenon. It comes and then it goes. It’s not something you can plaster on the wall. I find beauty in the rain. And maybe I am privileged.

  • A Reboot Might Just Be What You Need

    Sometimes we need to begin again. Regardless of our age and where we are in life, we can always hit the refresh button. To change is a win. To be nice and kind go along away.

  • Thoughts On Turning 32

    In my 30s, I look so much better because I have the financial resources to be taken care of by the best dermatologist and buy effective skin care products. I may freak out that I’m getting older but I am proud of the person that I have become.

    A man wearing sunglasses and pajamas is sitting on a hotel bed, raising one arm in celebration. The bed has gifts, plush toys, and shopping bags behind him. The table in front has a large salad, a chocolate cake slice with a

  • Wanting Something That’s Not Good For You

    When something or someone is not good for us, it’s like a roller coaster ride. We enjoy the thrill of the adrenaline rush but we also feel the fear that it might all go wrong. It’s this confusing combination of emotions that deliver us to the wrong path.

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  • We Begin With Death

    To hear someone dying is grounding. It shakes us to our core, but it also shows us that there is no way out. We are all going to die. And it is our duty to enjoy the journey and find beauty in the living.

    A man wearing a white shirt with green trim stands in an outdoor lounge area, next to a cream-colored sectional sofa and black wicker chairs. The area is surrounded by lush green plants and has black tiled flooring. There is a glass window and a red-tiled roof extending over the area, with a cloudy sky above.

  • A Kind “No” Can Make You Happy

    Saying the word “no” can sting. The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of no is pain. But maybe it is time that we redefine it. It is time to take the shame out of it so we can use it in a positive context.

  • In The End, The Quietly Determined Wins

    The person that brings the most value is the doer than the talker. Talk is easy. But to act? To do something you say you will do? That demands strength. It asks for your time and energy.

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  • Learning To Just Be

    Learning to just be is not an adorable mantra you display on the wall. It is a daily commitment worth embedding into the fabric of our lives. In an unpredictable universe where we can literally lose everything in a bat of an eye, letting go is our only armor.

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  • Why Being Happy Is Boring

    A happy story is nice. It warms us on the inside. But it’s not that impacting. What we prefer are stories of redemption. What we like to hear is character development over someone who is happy all the time.

  • To Shake Up Your World, You Must Do This

    Growth requires shaking up your world. It’s unlearning some of your preconceived notions. The recognition of your subconscious biases. It’s fostering the courage to explore on your own.

    A young man with dark hair is sitting on a bench in a hotel lobby. He is wearing a light blue t-shirt with a university logo, shorts, and sandals, and is working on a silver laptop. There is a lamp with a white shade on a small side table to his left. The background features a wall with textured, wave-like patterns and a carpet with a blue and beige geometric design.

  • The Honest Truth About Being Happy And Successful In Your 20s

    Your job in your twenties is to build a strong moral foundation, to get to know yourself thoroughly, to be comfortable on your own and clearly define what success and happiness looks like to you

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  • I Hope You Surrender All The Heaviness Inside Your Heart To God

    So I hope you trust him. Trust that when he takes something away from you, it only means he’s going to replace it with a better one.

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  • A Reminder That You Are Meant For Great Things

    The future is uncertain. It can be scary just thinking about it sometimes. But isn’t beautiful to not know what’s going to happen? Isn’t it freeing to let go and just trust?

    A smiling man sitting on a wicker chair at a rooftop restaurant with a city skyline at night in the background.