Dear me, Happy birthday to us! I know you’re feeling overwhelmed and stuck and burned out. I know you’re disappointed with a lot of the things you’ve hoped for that […]
Celebrating Albus: My 5 Most Favourite Quotes from Dumbledore
I named one of our dogs Albus, from Albus Dumbledore, the wise and enigmatic headmaster of Hogwarts from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series—who has inspired…
Shoshin: Embracing the Beginner’s Mind for a More Joyful Life
In the midst of our fast-paced and often overwhelming lives, we may find ourselves burdened by stress, anxiety, and the weight of expectations. One particular…
Yuugen: Finding Balance and Joy in a Fast-Paced World
In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, it’s all too common to find ourselves trapped in a never-ending cycle of burnout and overwhelm.…
Wabi-Sabi: Finding Beauty in Imperfection
In our modern society, the pressure to be perfect surrounds us. We are bombarded with images of flawlessness, airbrushed appearances, and curated lives on social…
Finding Your Life’s Purpose: Ikigai
As life often does, it led me on an unexpected path one fateful day when I stumbled upon a book entitled Ikigai: The Japanese Secret…
How to Let Go of Your Past and Move On
Letting go of the past is easier said than done. We all carry fragments of our past within us, memories that shape who we are…
How to Find Your Way When You Feel Lost in Life
Ah, Monday is coming again tomorrow. For many of us, this day brings a sense of dread and heaviness—particularly when you find yourself feeling lost…
Do Not Be Afraid: Finding Assurance in the Most Mentioned Phrase in the Bible
Listening to the priest’s homily last Sunday, I learned about the most frequently mentioned phrase in the Bible. In case you don’t know it yet,…
What I Learned from My Calathea Plant
When I received my Calathea plant yesterday, to say that I was fascinated by its beauty is an understatement. From the time it arrived, I’d…