• Religious Choices and Navigating Change

    Religious Choices and Navigating Change

    When parents decide to guide their children’s spiritual education, they often do so with the highest hopes and best intentions. The chosen religious path is expected to instill moral values, provide community, and shape the child’s worldview. However, complexities arise when these parents, upon reflection in much later years, reconsider the beliefs they once imparted.… Read more

  • Listen Twice and Contribute Once

    Listen Twice and Contribute Once

    Hey, you’ve probably found yourself in one of those group conversations, right?  You know, the one you’ve walked up on that was already ongoing. Maybe at a casual meet-up with friends, a formal business meeting, or a lively family dinner. No matter the setting, a little piece of wisdom could enhance your interaction. The good… Read more

  • Relaxing Café Music on YouTube

    Relaxing Café Music on YouTube

    I spend endless time in front of my laptops, so my room’s environment or setting must be aesthetically warm and pleasing. I must have a specific type of sound, smell, temperature, and view in any room where I read, write, and work. Importantly, what I can hear means everything in terms of me being able… Read more

  • The Shape of Your Happiness

    The Shape of Your Happiness

    When someone asks about the shape of your happiness, they’re using a symbolic way to inquire about what it looks like for you. This question isn’t about physical shapes but rather about understanding the nature, form, or essence of what makes you happy. It invites you to reflect on and describe what elements, experiences, or… Read more

  • Keeping Up With Your Culture While Living Abroad

    Keeping Up With Your Culture While Living Abroad

    When you move to a country where your ethnic, racial, or cultural backgrounds are scarcely represented or vastly outnumbered, you might experience a profound sense of loss and disorientation. This scenario is not merely about adapting to change—it’s about the absence of a familiar cultural, racial, and ethnic environment that once provided you with a… Read more

  • Beyond Where We Currently Stand

    Beyond Where We Currently Stand

    We often find ourselves standing at a crossroads, facing insurmountable challenges, or grappling with situations that feel like dead ends. It’s easy to become engulfed by the current moment’s troubles, forgetting that life is an ever-evolving story. Yet, it’s crucial to remember that there’s more to come on the other side of we currently stand.… Read more


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