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We have this tendency to hold on even if there’s no longer an actual purpose to do so - whether it may be a person, relationship, belief, or material object. We try to salvage whatever we can, th...


February 28, 2023

Healing and Moving On in My Musings

What does it take to be healed? To move on and be free from the chains that bind? I finished Khaled Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner” this past weekend. While there were a number of heavy / uncomforta...


February 24, 2023

Walls and Gates in My Musings

Today’s cue is about what makes me guarded, and what do I need to trust again? I think of myself as being naturally guarded. One has to, especially when not everyone looks out for your (or my) se...


February 23, 2023

A Feeling of Safety in My Musings

I’ve been to a number of places - all of them with breathtakingly beautiful sceneries. There’s only one place I can consider my go-to, however, and that would be the gym. There’s a certain solace...


February 22, 2023

Self-Love in Hardship in My Musings

Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the official start of Lent. I’d like to share some of the priest’s points in the homily which really resonated with me, and how these relate to the topic at ha...


Today’s entry will be shorter than usual as there’s not much to write. See, while I have fumbled a lot in the past, these are but events long gone. At this point, I have already made peace with h...


February 20, 2023

Of Being Disconnected in My Musings

I remember a few weeks ago when I was speaking to Jen (hello if you’re reading this 😆) about this particular feeling of unease. It’s not new to me, as I had similar encounters in the past. That t...


February 17, 2023

Letter to Myself in My Musings

February 17, 2023 10:24 p.m. GMT+8 Dear younger self, At this moment, you’re most likely living your best life. Aside from the homework, crushes, and hobbies, there’s not a hint of worry in your ...


February 16, 2023

Improving Self-Love in My Musings

I mentioned in my post yesterday that self-love is an area I’ve been trying to work on. It is not without its difficulties, but there’s certainly some progress. A key concept I’ve been consciousl...


This writing cue is timely, especially given yesterday’s occasion. I think despite our fascination towards the material, we all have that innermost longing to love and be loved. Isn’t it neat whe...


February 14, 2023

Blockages in My Musings

My cue for today is “where do I feel most blocked, and what small thing can I do today to release that?”. I’m not exactly sure what the context of “block” here is, so I’d say people that are har...


This topic is one of the few occasions wherein I am at a loss. I grew up quite awkwardly (weird even), and would like to think that it got carried over until the present. That said, my self-este...


February 10, 2023

Looking Outward and Inward in My Musings

How considerate a person is shall always be high in my list. The importance of this trait can not be stressed enough - whether I’m getting to know new people, or maintaining bonds with my already...


February 08, 2023

Alone Time in My Musings

They say man is a social being, and I wholeheartedly agree. However, as a true introvert, there’s a certain solace to being by my lonesome - this past Saturday was a great example. Almost a month...


February 07, 2023

Body Appreciation Day in My Musings

Our bodies are a true masterpiece, with each part being able to function both on its own and in support with the others. It’s quite a shame that we sometimes neglect or abuse our body in the proc...


February 06, 2023

Source(s) of Joy in My Musings

“What brings you joy?” It’s such a simple question, yet difficult to answer. It’s not so much as none, given the temptations of instant gratification that we take everything for granted as a resu...


February 03, 2023

Skill in Action in My Musings

Three days ago, I’ve written about what others have perceived as my key skill / asset - relationship building. I don’t know how to describe it entirely, but being able to connect with others (esp...


February 02, 2023

Of Anchors and Gravity in My Musings

This is a dedication to those who keep me grounded. While I am quite capable of keeping myself calm and composed at most times, their presence have been invaluable in moments of doubt, weakness, ...


February 01, 2023

A Wish That Came True in My Musings

There were a number of life events that made me go into a downward spiral last year. All I wanted was to get over the slump real fast since it was really taking a toll on my well-being. If only t...


January 31, 2023

Dad’s 76th in My Musings

My dad turned 76 this past Thursday. I could’ve sworn it was only yesterday when he celebrated his 60th, but that’s how time goes for everyone: swift and unforgiving. It was a quiet celebration, ...


January 30, 2023

Relationship Building in My Musings

I’ve asked a number of colleagues, both current and previous, what they consider my key skill / asset and they’ve consistently said the same thing. It’s quite funny and ironic, really, considerin...


January 29, 2023

Staying Grounded in My Musings

It is quite easy to lose one’s self in a world that places too many demands. Seemingly harmless remarks such as “be like this”, or “why don’t you try being more like him/her?” are but few of the ...


January 28, 2023

Welcome! in My Musings

Hi there, and welcome to my first entry! I wouldn’t consider myself as a total newbie with regards to online writing, but this shall serve as my first step into expressing my innermost thoughts i...


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