Try to Be Less Judgmental

Sometimes I feel like a fraud. Writing stories and sharing the lessons I’ve learned put me in a position that I’m an expert of “this” and expert of “that”, though in reality, I’m just a confused human being trying to figure out what it means to live a meaningful life. And guess what, I’m still … Continue Reading →

 

The World Doesn’t Always Work Your Way

Our brains are hardwired to seek what’s comfortable and easy. We want everything to happen the way we want it to be — fast and smooth. But life, as we all know, doesn’t work like that. In reality, not everything we planned or imagined will come to fruition. There are things beyond our control. And … Continue Reading →

 

Get Some Perspective

When you get mad at your loved ones because they haven’t met your expectations… Or when you complain how slow your Internet is, or how toxic your workplace is, or how poor the customer service at your favorite restaurant is… It could mean that you lose perspective. Think about it for a second. What if … Continue Reading →

 

To Live a Peaceful Life, Ignore Others’ Drama

His text messages were outrageous. He blamed me I was responsible for what happened. I could have replied and defended myself, that it’s not my fault. Yet, I remained silent. (Yes I know what you’re thinking.) It was frustrating. But I did try my best and move on. A few days later, we’re OK. He … Continue Reading →

 

Isn’t it a Miracle That We’re Still Alive?

Last August 20, something scary happened — I turned 30! As I look back, I remembered a lot of good things in the past decade. I’ve been fortunate. I landed a cool job, wrote music and performed in many places, got married, traveled, made new friends, started this blog and another blog, and many good … Continue Reading →