Growing up in a heavily religious environment, where conformity was highly valued, I found it challenging to be my authentic self. People wore masks, projecting an image of perfection while secretly judging others. As a teenager, I struggled to be unapologetically myself, feeling pressured to conform to certain expectations. It was disheartening to see supposed … More Freedom and Peace
Pourquoi cette peur vieillir et de paraître son âge? A chaque fois que je vois des gens protester contre ressembler à leur âges , je ne veux qu’en rire! Dérisoirement, mais un fou rire quand même . Comme d’habitude, si vous êtes un abonné de ce blog, vous saviez que je blâme cette société patriarcale … More Maturer ou Vieillir?
Remember the text below: “You must save yourself before focusing on someone else’s situation. Growing up in a family where my parents led a life of service, the norm was to help others in all situations. Often, they would be tired from their daily tasks and still choose to use their rest time to help … More Can I?
Today is an incredibly long for me at work, as I’ll complete a grueling 10-hour shift. It’s been back-to-back with a similar change yesterday, so I’ll feel the exhaustion. When I finally get home tonight, my plan is to prioritize some self-care. I intend to start with a refreshing shower and a comforting cup of … More DND All the Way!
“Probably the F word! I am trying to be mindful, cutesy, and demure, but I live in Jersey, so I am constantly on edge with people cutting me off on the parkways, slow buses, constant road closures, tree cuttings at 9 am, and whatnot! So yeah, it is a challenge to not have the mouth … More Reinventing in….
“Actually, yes, I am upset with Rihanna for making me repeatedly listen to all her albums with no new releases for several years! I would take a lullaby now; I am desperate for new music! Don’t get me wrong, I love that she’s been able to successfully branch out and do so many great things … More Peace of Mind!
What constitutes home for me? To me, home is not just a physical location. It’s the family I was fortunate enough to be born into. No matter where they are, that’s where I feel at home. This is my standard response to the question about home. However, if you were to delve deeper, I’d say … More Find your Way back
Speaking of immigrant parents, shout out to my dad! Our Virgo King is turning a significant number this week, and I couldn’t be happier! I want to thank God for keeping him alive, my mother for keeping him in check, and my sibling and I for keeping him young! … More Celebrating my Father!
I absolutely loathe paperwork! It’s downright annoying and gets in the way of actual productivity. Why on earth do I have to fill out 20,000 forms before I’m able to assist a hungry person? Working as a humanitarian is beyond frustrating at times, and it profoundly hurts my soul. Another issue I’ve witnessed repeatedly is … More Scattered Thoughts
Everything gets better with age, honestly. The maturity, financial freedom, and ability to not care about people’s perceptions and opinions of you are pretty exhilarating, to say the least. I cannot believe I am writing this, but even my relationship with my parents has gotten better. There is a quiet understanding mixed with mutual respect … More Freedom
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