I didn’t invent this. But you can try. Gratitude + Contentment + Acceptance Gratitude: Grateful for everything I have. Grateful for the time I can spend with the people I love. Grateful for being alive and healthy and safe. Grateful I can still do things that give me joy. I can still be useful. Contentment: …
It’s Not Their Fault
You have a dream. You want to become a painter. You want to become a musician. A novelist. A dancer. A scientist. You want to start your own small business. You want to start a tech company. But your parents, your relatives, and every person you know disagree because your dream won’t make you rich. …
Change it, Leave it, Accept it
In almost every circumstance, we only have 3 choices: Change Leave Accept If we can’t change it, then leave. If we can’t leave, then change. If we can’t change or leave, then accept whatever it is. However, we all know that changing or leaving may lead to consequences we might regret, whereas accepting is easier said …
Nobody Wants to Suffer, But That’s What We Need (Sometimes)
In the middle of suffering, we wish it to end. We wish for a different situation where everything feels pleasurable and smooth. But it is through suffering that we learn the most about life. The more we experience it, the wiser we become. Suffering gives us a new perspective on what it feels like to …
Extracts from Motivational Speeches
I wouldn’t lie. A lot of motivational speeches on YouTube are fascinating. Thanks to those who compiled them. Yes, most of them are clichés. But who cares. Clichés are reminders. Everyone needs reminders or maybe a boost, especially when feeling down. Words are powerful. Here are a few that I happen to reflect a lot …