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?
Tag: self reflection
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
A Conversation Across Time
April 11, 2026
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
When Being You Feels Hard
June 15, 2025
You know, one of the toughest things is standing by our own choices. Just being okay with who we are—without trying to meet every expectation thrown our way. It’s funny how even a small comment or glance can startle us into doubt. Like, am I doing this right? Should I be different? But here’s the … More When Being You Feels Hard
