Renowned philosopher Henry David Thoreau once said, “It is not enough to be busy… The question is: what are we busy about?”  Are you busy arguing about politics or the latest news? Playing video games? Following the life of your favorite celebrities? Floating on social media sites? Busy watching your favorite TV shows? Thinking when and where … Continue Reading →

Cook your favorite dish. Bake some cookies. Declutter your room. Clean the backyard. Plant flowers or trees. Read a bestselling novel. Experiment with new stuff. Craft an artwork. Practice animation or graphic design or programming. Or maybe, help a friend pass his or her final exam. Still bored? Then start your podcast or YouTube channel. Blog your thoughts. Strum … Continue Reading →

Problem one: You’re in debt because of applying a car loan (a luxury car). Problem two: You’re becoming unhealthy because of overworking to pay the luxury car (plus, the monthly bills). Problem three: You’re fired from your day job because you can’t perform well, because you lack sleep, because you’ve become unhealthy, because you’re overthinking … Continue Reading →

“There are two paths in life: Should and Must,” artist Elle Luna writes in her essay, The Crossroads of Should and Must. “We arrive at this crossroads over and over again. And each time, we get to choose.” Should, in her words, “… is how others want us to show up in the world — how we’re supposed to think, what … Continue Reading →

You can pray hundred times a day. But if you don’t take deliberate actions to change or improve yourself or your situation, your prayer is useless. You’re wasting time. I believe in the power of praying and I have nothing against it. In fact, science confirmed that praying has health benefits. One of my favorite authors, Benjamin … Continue Reading →