Why I Choose to Love Myself
You’re always with yourself, so you might as well enjoy the company. – Diane Von Furstenberg I thought life would be easy in my early 20’s but things couldn’t be more confusing. Amidst an array of life transitions …
5 Signs Your Relationship is on Autopilot
Relationships, especially long-standing ones, often feel like a constant in our lives. This seeming permanence sometimes lulls us into complacency, gradually relegating our relationships to the backdrop of our priorities. Before we realize it, our relationships enter autopilot …
Letting Go of the Past: My Personal Journey to Freedom
Do not dwell in the past; do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. – Buddha For many, the act of letting go of the past can be daunting. It took me a …
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How I Learned to Forgive My Father
Forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world. – Marianne Williamson There was a time not long ago when I had little to no relationship with my father. We talked on the phone occasionally, …
“Ride Mule Chase Horse”: Career Downshifting the Measured Way
In Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, the young revolutionary Laigle abandons his legal career and declares, “I renounce the triumphs of the bar.” A few months ago, so did I. After seven years of practicing law, I resigned from …
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How to Stop Punishing Yourself for Past Mistakes
True justice is paying only once for each mistake How often do we overlook the above aphorism as we repeatedly revisit past mistakes, injuries, and confrontations? There are times I lie sleepless and recall arguments I had with …
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What to Do When Meditation Is Hard
Many people have told me they’d like to meditate more regularly, but they just find it “too difficult.” The reasons vary as to why people believe meditation is hard. For instance, perhaps they find themselves getting easily bored …
12 Things I Learned Wandering the World
For over two decades, I crisscrossed the world, fueled by an unquenchable thirst for discovery. Every locale, from bustling cities to serene landscapes, offered a unique narrative, weaving together lessons about humanity and the interconnectedness of our experiences. …
How to Make Friends and Build Meaningful Relationships
The quality of our friendships and relationships are closely tied to our quality of life. In fact, these are probably the most important keys, apart from our health, to our overall happiness. It follows that understanding how to …
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