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The Suffocating Feelings - Photo by Yan Krukau: https://www.pexels.com Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night, haunted by thoughts that just wouldn’t let you rest? That was me a few nights ago. Something was bothering me, something that had been lingering in my heart for the past week. No matter how much I tried to shake it off, it kept resurfacing, demanding my attention. When I traced back to the root of my discomfort, I found the source. The memories played fresh in my mind, as if they had just happened yesterday (even though, in reality, they were from years ago). And the trigger? A recent conversation with a friend who saw me as misguided and attempted to “bring me back” to what she believed was the right path. I regretted engaging in that conversation. I could have stayed silent or changed the topic, but instead, I challenged her viewpoint. I wanted her to realize that we were no longer on the same journey, so she would respect me and let me walk my path. But just as I...

  A Healing Journey -  Photo by Oleksandr P: https://www.pexels.com I turned off my computer with a sense of finality. “Let’s call it a day,” I murmured to myself, stretching my body and sinking back gently into the chair. Leaning back, I took a few deep breaths, allowing myself a moment of stillness.  The hum of the air conditioner blended with the soft symphony of the night - the rhythmic chirping of crickets, the occasional croak of frogs, and the faint pattern of lingering raindrops. Weird, though… I didn’t feel it like noise to my ears. Instead, it was a melody of nature, a spontaneous harmony that wrapped around me like a soothing balm. Could that be nature’s brainwave? I wondered. Amidst this nocturnal orchestra, I felt a stirring within, a desire to invite something deeper, something that could complement and elevate the raw beauty of these sounds. So, I turned on my favorite Ho’oponopono music and let its healing vibrations mingle with the night’s ambiance. I cho...

  Fresh start - Photo by Nik on Unsplash As the new year approaches, I've made a bold decision. This time, I won’t complicate things with my New Year’s resolution. No long lists, no lofty ambitions spread across different areas of my life, and no detailed breakdown of goals or targets to hit every month. Not this time. Not again. I’ve learned it the hard way. For years, I approached resolutions with high hopes and structured plans, only to end each year feeling disheartened and disempowered. The meticulously crafted roadmaps didn’t align with how I naturally operate, leaving me feeling demotivated. The thing is… I refuse to give up. I want to give myself another chance after another chance. So, here I am, compassionately giving myself a fresh opportunity to start over. Learning from the above experiences, this year, I pivot. I’m taking a completely new approach—one that feels liberating and authentic. Also read: Your Guide to an Effective End-of-Year Journaling Session Two Priorit...

  Photo by Ivan Samkov: https://www.pexels.com I’ve always believed that God works in mysterious ways, but sometimes, I think He can be playfully romantic in the way He guides us. It’s as if He’s always with us, offering subtle hints and messages when we need them most, often in ways we wouldn’t expect.   We tend to imagine divine intervention as something serious, a grand gesture or a dramatic moment, but sometimes it’s just a small, gentle reminder that He's there, nudging us toward something better. That day, I learned just how true this was. I was mindlessly scrolling through IG Reels that day while waiting for my coffee at my favorite local café. Almost every Sunday, after my power walk, I like to sit and enjoy my morning with a hot cappuccino. But that day felt different. I wasn’t in the mood for coffee or anything else. I just wanted to go home and call it a day. I didn’t feel energized or tired, even after walking more than 8,000 steps. Actually, to be honest, I didn’t...

People change and that’s our nature. So, lumrah dan wajar saja bila perubahan ini kemudian banyak berperan dalam kelangsungan interkonektivitas antara manusia satu dan lainnya. Entah itu keluarga, sahabat, teman, kekasih, ataupun pasangan, pada satu titik semua pasti mengalaminya. Namun saat perubahan itu tidak sejalan dengan apa yang kita yakini, I believe it’s totally okay to say, “Sorry, I choose not to engage with the way you practice self-growth.” If ever there’s one huge thing I’ve done and continuously practiced in my healing journey, that would be drawing boundaries. Sebagaimana saat kita berkendara di jalan, menjaga jarak aman menjadi kunci penting terhadap keselamatan kita, and so is the relationship we manage with other humans. Drawing boundaries is indeed a great milestone for me. Sama sekali bukan hal yang mudah untuk dilakukan, terutama saat pertama kali. Namun ini adalah cara yang sehat dalam membina hubungan saat kita menjalani peran sebagai social being. Gue ingat seka...