Again and Again
November 10, 2026
I remember
the many lessons I’ve learned.
But the ones I failed to learn—
they linger,
leaving their mark
again and again. … More Again and Again
Tag: self reflection
Notice
November 3, 2026
I should have written this yesterday. Or a few days ago. But here I am, writing this post now. I don’t want to beat myself up over this tardiness. I have excuses. But that’s not the point. I am here now. That matters. In fact, that’s the only thing that should matter. I am here … More Notice
Am I Making Excuses?
September 28, 2026
That is the question I’ve been asking myself over and over.
For the past few weeks, maybe even months, I’ve been living on excuses.
That’s how I feel. … More Am I Making Excuses?
It’s a Good Thing I Like Learning
September 12, 2026
My kids.
They have changed me in ways I wouldn’t have imagined possible.
The giggles don’t diminish the tiredness. … More It’s a Good Thing I Like Learning
I Confess
August 31, 2026
I confess, I am not always patient.
I may look calm and patient. And most of the time I am calm and patient.
Until I’m not. … More I Confess
Being Gentler With Myself
August 26, 2026
Around 4pm on Monday, I realized that I haven’t written the Fiction Monday response for last week. Nor was I ready with this week’s prompt post to publish. Usually I would’ve already written, or even published, the response post by Monday morning and start working on the prompt post by afternoon. … More Being Gentler With Myself
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
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
A Paradox
May 26, 2026
Like the river
that
flows calmly,
like the storm
that
never lets up,
like the hill
that
stays put, … More A Paradox
The Unpredictable Path
April 20, 2026
“Where do you see yourself in five years?”
Isn’t that an insane question to ask anyone?
Who are we to know?
How can anyone predict what’s coming next? … More The Unpredictable Path
