Embracing Fears

I woke up realizing that having fears doesn't necessarily mean we can't experience happiness or fulfillment in life. It's  all about what dominates our thoughts—is it fear or positive thinking? I believe everyone experiences both negative and positive thoughts. We all have both sides within us—negative and positive. When someone is negative, it only means …

Who is your support system?

I used to be very independent and found it difficult to ask for help when I needed it. Even now, although to a lesser extent, I still find it challenging sometimes to seek help, especially from my close family and friends. Last year, I faced some really tough times, but I was fortunate to have …

The Problem with Grief, or More Accurately, the Issue with Boredom and Emptiness

When there's nothing to do and you're faced with an empty schedule, the first thing your mind tends to focus on is grief in all its forms—be it from losing loved ones, breakups, or divorces. Memories start surfacing, and you find yourself plunged into thoughts of loss. The difficulty with grief lies in the fact …

Reflections from the Past Few Days: Navigating Disappointment and Expectations

We often hear about fear, sadness, and anger , but there is another dangerous emotion that doesn't get as much attention: frustration and disappointment.  I've come to realize  that when we get disappointed, we tend to subconsciously turn it into anger or fall into deep sadness or depression. Disappointment often hides behind these more recognized …

Personal Challenges as an Extrovert / It’s all about the balance

I've noticed that I need to constantly stay busy to avoid falling into cycles of overthinking, repetitive thoughts, and feelings of sadness, which often stem from boredom. I might have ADHD , today, I re-discovered something I was already aware of: when I am not doing anything, I often feel extreme boredom followed by  states …

How It All Started: Part One

I've never considered what I'm going through as a journey; I never called it a journey. All I knew is that I started to notice things, especially during life's difficult moments. I began to analyze and seek solutions to the deep pain, confusion, and loss I've been feeling. It was all about finding relief to …