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What am I here to learn?
Life has a way of placing mirrors in front of us—sometimes in the form of discomfort, sometimes in the form of pain. The things that...

Make work fun! (5 years of @bloomincrisis)
Today marks the five-year anniversary of Bloom in Crisis, and I’ve got to admit: after all this time, I’m still working on understanding...

The joy of being a girl
On International Women’s Day this year, I want to honor the little girl in me. The girl who used to be stubborn, impulsive, and restless....


Feeling overwhelmed?
I hear you. Close your eyes. Project yourself onto your mind screen. Take a deep breath. Tune in. Observe yourself, and listen to your...


If you love someone
If you love someone, love them tenderly. Love them in a way that speaks directly to their soul, reassuring them that even in their lowest...

Let life be a ballad
I used to fear ballads, for they stirred emotions too deep in me. I used to fear dramas, for I had no reign over my tears. You know, when...


Dear 2025 (Year of the Snake)
may i be like the moon this year casting light to dissolve fear guiding tides with a quiet sway whole as one, no matter what they say may...


Goodbye, Year of the Dragon.
Thank you for all the unexpected lessons and invaluable guidance. For being tough yet incredibly patient. For giving me opportunities to...

"Social media gives me anxiety"
"Social media gives me anxiety. Only those who are closest to me would know this. I have to ask myself again and again why I feel that...

Holiday Issue(s) 2025: How to find love and make it last
People say love comes when you stop looking. They also say it only shows up when you start looking. “But what if neither is true?” you...


The most needed change
When I sat down to write the Holiday Issue(s) last year , I was determined to hold myself accountable for change. And I did. I’ve...


What is intimacy?
What comes to mind when you hear the word "intimacy"? Is it the gentle touch tracing the curve of your neck? The unspoken conversation...

Should I follow my heart or my mind?
Isn’t this the everyday dilemma we all face? Your mind thinks it’s too risky; your heart feels caged. Your mind says it knows what’s best...

How much giving is enough?
“Always give at least a little bit more than you have to.” That’s what I’ve been trying to remind myself ever since I wrote it down,...


How can I heal from a broken heart?
( “What if I lose the one I love?” - Part 2 ) Here you are, back at the same old crossroads again. Down the chosen path. Alone. Let the...


What if I lose the one I love?
Finding yourself at the intersection of a crossroads, you pause. Standing by your side is the one you’ve loved so deeply, and ahead are...


What yoga is not
If you know me, you probably know I can talk endlessly about how yoga has changed my life. But setting aside what yoga is (which I find...


Why do I have to experience heartbreak?
It’s painful, I know. Be it romantic or platonic, heartbreak aches deeply. Sometimes it feels like we’ve lost everything. Sometimes, it...


"How would you describe New York versus LA?"
- How would you describe New York versus LA? - I think LA creates the dreams you want to dream, while New York is where you make those...

"I think it just comes with maturity… you start to understand yourself and things better with time"
- Have you ever had suicidal thoughts? - Yeah. When I was young? Oh, yeah. - Really? Why? - Well, like other people… I guess. I didn’t...


What is the truth?
Simple question, but not always simple to answer, is it? How convenient it would be to associate truth with what we know. My truth, your...


The most misunderstood love of all
Then one day, you stop denying the existence of this love. The kind of love that’s always there when you feel lonely and stuck. When...


How can I overcome the dark night of the soul?
Be strong The dark night of the soul isn’t for the faint of heart. You experience it for a reason, and that reason is for you to be...
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