It may sound silly, questionable even—when everyone talks about such fabulous habits—but one habit I’ve faithfully guarded over the years is drinking my morning tea in peace. … More My Faithful Cup of Tea
This happened many years ago. My elder one was around two at the time.
One day, I noticed the silence surrounding me. Silence was always welcome—it had become a rare commodity since the birth of my son. … More Without Realizing It
I wasn’t very strict about wearing proper walking shoes in my 20s. Even in my early 30s, I mostly enjoyed walking in sandals. Whatever was right next to the door found its purpose covering my feet, and off I would go for a walk. … More My Ordinary Companion
I was scared
to glance in her direction,
like I have always been scared
to plan my future,
because somewhere
not too deep within me,
I fear
I’m not doing enough. … More A Conversation Across Time
Today is Achan’s (my dad’s) 15th death anniversary.
Sometimes it feels like it’s been forever since he’s gone. Sometimes it feels like he passed away just yesterday.
… More Remembering My Dad
There is a moment
before the rush of the day
catches on—
an in-between space
in time,
to slow down,
to pause,
to relish … More Between Breaths
It is arguable what one would call ‘normal,’ because normal is always subjective. Yet, we strive for it without realizing the complications or the boundaries we’re expected to uphold in order to preserve the illusion. … More Normal
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” — Zig Ziglar … More 2026 Word of the Year
It’s a new year after all —
let’s flip the pages
with prayers and promises as always —
even though we know
some of those promises
will be broken
right at the start. … More Happy New Year
I remember 2025 as an annoying teacher—
a year full of lessons, I realized then,
now that 2026 is ready to open its door.
That was my biggest realization—
every day of 2025,
even the breezy ones, hid lessons. … More Remembering 2025
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