relationships

success is very much shared

(Well… it CAN be!) If you look at motivational videos, you’ll see that a good number of them focus on you becoming this hardworking hero of your story who worked SO hard that they beat all the odds in life and succeeded like a BEAST! 😤💪. That one top percent who actually gets up atContinue reading “success is very much shared”

7 habits that beautify life

One. Thanking others. It reminds you that there are people who are kind and caring, and creates positive feelings as people like to be appreciated for what they do. It also helps you remember to not take people’s kindness for granted and think about how you can return the favours too. Two. Finding pieces ofContinue reading “7 habits that beautify life”

📙Reflection: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

Overview Recently I picked up this book from my library’s recommended list. I had heard of the 5 love languages before and there is also a related online quiz you can take to find out your love language. The main idea is that people have the deep need to feel loved by their closest, andContinue reading “📙Reflection: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman”

people, relationships, existence, & love | #12-20 of 33 things I learned in 2021 (pt. 2)

Part 1 focused on inner emotions and dealing with tough times. Part 2 focuses on relationships with people and oneself, existence, and love. 12. Fully accept people with their flaws. The most fragrant roses have thorns that can hurt sometimes. No one is perfect and everyone has their low moments sometimes. Give yourself and othersContinue reading “people, relationships, existence, & love | #12-20 of 33 things I learned in 2021 (pt. 2)”

apologies (short poem)

And what is the weight of apologies if you must beg for them in the name of ‘communication’ Where egos are excused for self-respect and hearts broken over who said what

I don’t know what to write – a bunch of thoughts instead

It’s been a few days since I wrote my last post, and although I’ve been searching my mind for ideas on what to write, I haven’t come up with much. So with the excuse of taking a U-turn around writer’s block, I’ll write down some random, non-fleshed out things that have been on my mindContinue reading “I don’t know what to write – a bunch of thoughts instead”