A Night of Flooding and Intervention Last night, I had one of those dreams that sticks with you long after you wake up, leaving a lingering sense of unease. I dreamt that my home, my sanctuary, was being ravaged by a relentless flood. The water was murky and rising rapidly, swirling around furniture and threatening... Continue Reading →
How Games Shape Young Minds
The other day, I overheard my sister and her husband having a heated discussion about their child’s gaming habits. My sister was convinced that video games were nothing but a distraction, leading to poor grades and wasted time. Her husband, however, argued that gaming could foster creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. As I listened to... Continue Reading →
The Illusion of Healing: How Time Shapes Our Scars
The Weight of Time and Healing What does it really mean when people say, "Time heals everything"? Is it true, or is it just something we tell ourselves to cope? Recently, I stumbled upon a short video that left me thinking deeply. The video showed a clock hand sweeping over a sand-filled surface. Each time... Continue Reading →
The Mirror You Can’t See: Finding Your Inner Beauty
What do you see when you look in the mirror? For many of us, it’s all too easy to focus on the flaws, the imperfections, and the “not good enough” parts of ourselves. But what if you’re missing the beauty that others see in you? The truth is, we are often blind to our own... Continue Reading →
Embrace the Now: Finding Peace in the Present
What do you wish you could go back to the past to change? It’s a question we’ve all pondered at some point. Perhaps it’s a regret over a decision made in haste, a relationship that ended poorly, or a missed opportunity you wish you’d seized. The past can feel like a heavy shadow, pulling us... Continue Reading →
To Change Or To Cherish: A Life Dilemma
Life often feels like a delicate balance between appreciating what we have and striving for something better. At times, dissatisfaction creeps in, making us wonder: Is it the environment that needs to change, or is it our mindset that requires adjustment? While gratitude teaches us to find joy in the present, ambition drives us toward... Continue Reading →
Start Small: Tackling New Year Goals With Ease
A Quiet Realization The end of the year has always felt like a double-edged sword for me. On one side, it’s a moment of reflection—a chance to look back and celebrate the wins, no matter how small. But on the other, it often stirs a sense of unease. Did I do enough? Was I productive... Continue Reading →
Home Is Where the Heart Finds Warmth
The Unexpected Gifts of Family For the past nine years, I’ve called a new country home. Taiwan, with its warmth and charm, has been my sanctuary. Winters here aren’t cloaked in snow; sometimes, you’ll even catch me wearing short sleeves during Christmas. Yet, as much as I adore this place, the holiday season often brings... Continue Reading →
From Caffeine to Clarity: Choosing a Natural Life
Life has a way of nudging us toward change, often when we least expect it. For me, that nudge came in the form of a persistent health challenge: arrhythmia, a condition that disrupts the regular rhythm of my heartbeat. Though I had known about this condition for years, it had never significantly affected my daily... Continue Reading →