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Gut Feel
Intuition is an irony. It is spontaneous and has very little logic, yet we let it take part in our decision making. As I reflect on today’s writing cue, I do not have the faintest of idea when an...
Peaks and Valleys
I was browsing Reddit yesterday when I came across the post “What screams that someone peaked in High School?”. I’m not sure if grateful is the correct word to use, given that I did not fall unde...
Sentimental Attachment
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...
Healing and Moving On
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...
Walls and Gates
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...
A Feeling of Safety
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...
Self-Love in Hardship
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...
Self-Forgiveness and Letting Go
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...
Of Being Disconnected
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...
Letter to Myself
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 ...
Improving Self-Love
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...
Of Being Loved - Others and the Self
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...
Blockages
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...
What I Love Most About Myself
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...
Looking Outward and Inward
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...
Alone Time
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...
Body Appreciation Day
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...
Source(s) of Joy
“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...
Skill in Action
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...
Of Anchors and Gravity
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, ...
A Wish That Came True
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...
Dad’s 76th
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, ...
Relationship Building
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...
Staying Grounded
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 ...
Welcome!
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...
Book Description
A collection of my thoughts, however random they might be.
