We’re unhappy because we want things to be perfect: We only see the bad things in our country. We only see the flaws of our fellowmen. We don’t appreciate the great things in life. We only see problems, instead of solutions. We’re unhappy because we chase money: We sacrifice our freedom because of our high-paying … Continue Reading →

Inspired by the Paradox of our Age, I contemplated and wrote my observation on the present society — although negative, somehow true. I realized that exploring the negative side gave me a new perspective to deal with challenges and better my understanding about life, about how things work. Here’s my observation: The present society is, … Continue Reading →

We used to believe that having more friends could make us happy. So we go out, meet new people and build relationships. But that isn’t always the case, though. Often we end up connecting with the wrong person. It’s a common struggle. Think about it. Do we really need more friends? What we need are … Continue Reading →

If you were raised in an impoverished and closed-minded culture, chances are, you’ve probably adopted the usual life pattern: Get a degree → find a real job → earn money → help unfortunate relatives → buy a house and car → earn more → buy stuff → impress others → get married and have kids … Continue Reading →

The day I read about mindfulness and self-awareness, I realized I had been misled for years. I was following a life pattern tailored with false promises, consumerism, rat race, and competition. I don’t know exactly how it changed my life. But that was my starting point to learning more about who I am. And then … Continue Reading →