When Growth Comes With Grief

 This line hit me right in the gut: “When our authenticity gets met with suspicion, when our reflections are seen as risks rather than offerings, we are speaking a language of truth, and they’re replying in code. That’s the heartbreak. And the liberation.” The...

One Verse Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

We’re quick to label, to judge, to define others by the slivers we see. It’s human. The ego likes neat boxes and quick conclusions. But the truth is—none of us tell one convenient story. Every person is a patchwork of experience. Joy stitched to grief. Regret sewn...

Curiosity Is the Catalyst

We are at the edge of something big—not just a tech revolution, but a human one. AI, especially tools like ChatGPT, isn’t just about efficiency or productivity. It’s a mirror. It reflects back the quality of our questions, our creativity, and ultimately, our...

The Script We Didn’t Know We Were Following

We all do it, even those of us who’ve “done the work.” We bend, we silence our needs, we perform versions of ourselves—just enough to keep the peace, not rock the boat, avoid conflict. Because who really wants chaos? We want inclusion, love, and harmony. But what’s...

When Accountability Is a Core Value

I saw this today (see image) and it hit me hard. Because it’s true. When one of your core values is fairness, accountability isn’t just something you hope for—it’s something you need to feel safe. It’s cause and effect. It’s justice. It’s respect. But the...

I’m Not Playing Anymore

I come from an Asian culture where performance is in the DNA. Where saving face is second nature. Where being liked and respected isn’t just desired—it’s expected, even if it means suppressing your truth. We become polished, practiced, polite. And somewhere along the...