The Way Back to Myself
July 28, 2026
Journaling is my companion whenever I feel uncertain about anything. Sometimes, I hesitate to fully open up and write about what has been bothering me. … More The Way Back to Myself
Fiction Monday 314
July 27, 2026
Welcome to the three hundred and fourteenth edition of Fiction Monday.
“Share what you love, and the people who love the same things will find you.” — Austin Kleon … More Fiction Monday 314
As Another Summer Break Ends
July 27, 2026
Today is the last day of summer break. My kids will be back at school tomorrow.
Like every year, my feelings about the new school year are mixed. On the one hand, I’m happy that school is starting and that we’ll return to our routines. … More As Another Summer Break Ends
Rooted in Small Rituals
July 26, 2026
Before the summer heat picked up, I used to go for walk, multiple times a day.
It was a habit I always looked forward to. Walking somehow soothes me. … More Rooted in Small Rituals
The Steadiness of Returning
July 23, 2026
Sometimes, when I stumble over answering a simple question, I know it is time to pause and reflect. This was one such question. … More The Steadiness of Returning
Fiction Monday – 313
July 20, 2026
Welcome to the three hundred and thirteenth edition of Fiction Monday.
“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” — Jimmy Johnson … More Fiction Monday – 313
Strangely Coherent
July 20, 2026
Sometimes I wonder—
what am I trying to save
my irrational thoughts from? … More Strangely Coherent
Things That Made Me Smile Today – Thursday, July 16
July 16, 2026
Yesterday, I had a dentist appointment. It was for a crown replacement, so right now I have two temporary crowns. Ever since I got them yesterday, my tooth has been hurting. My tongue too. It keeps rubbing against one of the temporary crowns, and it’s all a bit of a mess. In two weeks, I’ll get the permanent crowns, which I hope will fix all these issues. For now, the pain comes and goes. I’m more worried about my unsuspecting tongue. … More Things That Made Me Smile Today – Thursday, July 16
Things That Made Me Smile Today
July 14, 2026
I used to share my gratitude entries regularly, until I stopped sharing them altogether. I still write them most days in my gratitude journal or my bullet journal, but somehow it became difficult to share them here. … More Things That Made Me Smile Today
Fiction Monday – 312
July 13, 2026
Welcome to the three hundred and twelfth edition of Fiction Monday.
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” — William Arthur Ward … More Fiction Monday – 312
Beyond Scribbles 