Whether we are aware of it or not, we pass something down to every generation, from family recipes to unresolved trauma. Often, the trauma our parents experience becomes our trauma too. Even more striking is that this trauma may have started with our grandparents, creating a generational curse. Fortunately, we have the power to break […]
How Do You Deal with Grief?
When I was a child, I often lost things. If it were something I cared about, I wouldn’t stop looking until I found it. Back then, loss felt temporary. It wasn’t until I became an adult that I realized some losses are permanent. Like the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, […]
When Was the Last Time You Felt Lost?
In life, there are many directions you can go. But what happens when the route you used to take is suddenly under construction? You might feel lost at first, unsure of where to turn. You might even ask someone for directions. Before you know it, the detour leads you to something even better. It wasn’t […]
How Do You Set Boundaries with Family?
You can’t live with them, you can’t live without them. When I hear this saying, it makes me think of my family. As much as I love them, I’ve learned that even the closest relationships need boundaries. If the intimate relationships in your life don’t have boundaries, then how safe is that relationship? A relationship […]
When Will You Feel Like You Have Enough?
I recently reached a career milestone. I got my first promotion! It’s been one of the highlights of my year, yet I find myself already asking, what’s next? I’ve asked this question at every stage of life: after graduating from college, after landing my first job, and even now. It’s like I’m chasing a future […]
What Do You Admire About Yourself?
Growing up, I idolized my older sister. She was a talented piano player who introduced me to Beethoven when I was a child. In my eyes, she represented the person I wanted to become, which sparked my interest in learning to play the piano. However, I never played as well as she did, and this […]
What Have Challenges Taught You?
The hardships we face today are the lessons we learn tomorrow. Yet, many see difficulties as roadblocks rather than stepping stones. This mindset prevents us from seeing the opportunities that challenges can offer us. If we focused on how we could grow and what we could learn, our perspective might change. We might shift from […]
How Do You Want to Be Remembered?
We have life only for a moment, but the impact we make can last forever. When I was 8 years old, I heard Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech in class. It took me many years to understand the power behind his words. While he passed away many decades ago, his dream continues […]
How Often Do You Slow Down to Reflect?
For some people, staying busy is a way to avoid uncomfortable emotions. We all cope differently, and sometimes it’s easier to externalize what we’re not ready to face internally. How many of us would slow down if we felt more comfortable with difficult feelings? If we learned to sit with our emotions instead of running […]
What Brings You Joy in Your Daily Life?
On April 6th, I gave birth to a dream I had carried for years. Starting a blog was something I had wanted for a long time, but first, I needed the perfect name. Like many parents naming a newborn, I struggled to find the right name. After going through many names, I finally found one […]