Seasonal Self-Care: Adjusting Your Routine as the Weather (and Mood) Shifts
Living in the Philippines means we don’t experience the traditional four seasons like other parts of the world, but the changes in weather here—from the…
The Art of Doing Nothing: How Stillness is an Act of Self-Care
In a world where productivity reigns supreme and every minute seems to be filled with endless to-dos, appointments, and social media notifications, the concept of…
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…
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,…
Why Hydration Is the Best Way to Start Self Care
As we embark on our self-care journey, it can often feel overwhelming to know where to start. In today’s digital age, there is an abundance…
What This Morning’s Interactions Taught Me About Slow Living
I went out early today to do a couple of mundane errands — drive my mom to church and purchase a mass card since I’m…
What We Can Learn from Marie Kondo Giving Up on Tidying
When Tidying Queen Marie Kondo said her house isn’t so tidy anymore, the Internet went abuzz. I can only imagine the confusion from the Konmari…