SAM Frida

We often come across statements like, "Time is the only currency you spend without knowing your balance," and nod in agreement, perhaps without giving it the full depth of thought it deserves. These ideas become part of a cultural echo chamber—phrases we repeat...

Cultural norms often teach us to hide our emotions. In Asian cultures, it’s about saving face. In others, it’s about being "nice," avoiding discomfort. But this emotional dishonesty comes at a cost. From childhood, we’re conditioned to suppress how we truly feel, and...

The door to our hearts doesn’t have to close after painful lessons from the past. Those experiences don’t make us bitter or untrusting; they simply help us refine who we allow inside. It’s about alignment with values, understanding boundaries, and respecting the...

In our journey to understand human behavior, many of us turn to theories and frameworks to make sense of how people act, why they hurt others, or why they seem to struggle with certain aspects of life. Theories give us a sense of control, a way to categorize and...

Growth happens while you think it’s not happening. That’s the faith you need to have. It’s easy to get caught up in the expectation that growth should be immediate, like flipping a switch. But true growth is a dance—a fluid, sometimes unpredictable movement that...

I love this! My terrible triad injury from my elbow has brought me to a place of deep gratitude for the little things in life. It’s the people who care, who check in, who genuinely cheer me on that mean the most. This injury has made me appreciate the simple joys—like...

Finding your tribe is about more than shared backgrounds or education levels; it's about connecting with people who live with authenticity, guided by their moral compass. These are the individuals who speak their truth and lead with their hearts, no matter the...

In our daily lives, we navigate a complex web of relationships—family ties, friendships, romantic partnerships, and professional connections. While we might be well-versed in concepts like communication, trust, and boundaries, there’s one relational dynamic that often...

Resumes are often the first and sometimes only filter through which hiring managers assess candidates. Titles, positions, skills—these are the metrics used to measure someone's potential. But in this process, something crucial gets overlooked: the story between jobs....