Gratitude is about noticing the small things we often overlook. A neighbor who smiles, a stranger who holds the door, a friend who checks in. These simple acts of kindness surround us every day, yet we’re so focused on our goals that we miss them. Pets jumping on us,...
We love calling ourselves unique. We wear it like a badge, ready to defend how different we are from everyone else. But here’s the contradiction: we crave labels. We crave boxes. We want predictability. And what’s behind that? Fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of what...
For so many, freedom means financial success. For me, though, it’s emotional freedom that matters. Financial freedom still ties you to something—an ongoing need to maintain a certain level of wealth to keep feeling ‘free.’ It’s a cycle where you’re...
The quote in the screenshot highlights a powerful truth about emotional maturity. It’s a great litmus test: If you can’t have an honest conversation with someone about how they’ve hurt you or ask for clarification before jumping to conclusions, then...
I’ve come to realize that words, while a primary mode of communication, can often be empty vessels. People can easily craft the perfect sentence, say exactly what they think you need or want to hear, but words don’t always match the truth behind them. I used to be...
I’ve observed that few people show up for difficult conversations. Most will find excuses, and some of us will want to believe those excuses. Others, however, will see right through them. But here’s something I’ve learned about understanding: it’s...