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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,...


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 i be like the sky this year hugging the stars, holding them dear rising so high, unbound and free a shelter of love for those who long to be may i be like the wind this year blowing away sadness, whispering cheer letting go of all with ease at peace i am, a gentle breeze may i be like bamboo this year standing tall as the storms draw near b


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 step out of my comfort zone. For awakening parts of myself I didn’t know existed and expanding my consciousness in ways I couldn’t have imagined. Thank you for cheering me on as I transformed my relationship with myself. For bringing out the courage in me through your gentle nudges. For not stopping me from giving but teaching me how to give


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...


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...


"You don’t understand women. They prefer it in person."
- How do you guys date nowadays? Are you just using the app? - Haha, I might not be the best person to answer that. But yeah, the app is...


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...


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...


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...


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 do you teach them about surrender, though?"
- How do you teach them about surrender, though? They’re so young… My older boy wants to join the military, and it’s been really hard for...


"...there’s a lid for every saucepan."
- So, tell me your top three pieces of advice you'd give to others right now. - Wow… Are we doing some kind of rapid-fire question...


"...but he’s afraid that if he tells her, they won’t be able to stay friends anymore."
- My younger boy is 16 now. You know, he’s been good friends with this girl that he really likes, and he told me he didn’t know what to...


"I want to make money fast so I can retire my mom… She’s sacrificed a lot for me and our family."
- How old are you? - How old do you think I am? - You must be a few years older than me... so I’m guessing you were born in 2000? - Haha! You’re very sweet. So, I noticed you were reading. - Ahhh… yes. I want to be successful, so this book caught my interest. - I see. What does being successful mean to you? - I want to make lots of money and get rich quickly. - Interesting. Any reason it’s top of mind for you right now? - I want to make money fast so I can retire my mom… She’


Why can’t I let go of this negative energy?
It’s frustrating, isn’t it? We hear ‘let go’ all the time, but ironically, that phrase can be misleading, leaving us feeling stuck...


How do I have faith in love again?
Isn’t it terrifying to ponder the 'what ifs'? “What if everything goes wrong? What if I’m not ready? What if I’m abandoned again? What...


Is love worth fighting for?
Do you really need to fight? Love is intrinsic to you. When you think you need to fight for it, you subconsciously assume it exists...


How can I let go of someone I love?
Love, and you will let go. Think of it like breathing. If you keep holding onto the air and resist breathing out, you will suffocate....


Why would I want to feel again if feeling causes me pain?
I get it. Emotionally detaching helps us shield ourselves from what our mind convinces us are ‘unnecessary distractions’ so we can keep...


Will you be there for yourself when you’re down?
Will you be your own best friend and stay with your long sigh after a bad day? Will you hold yourself with grace? Will you listen to...


What if I don’t end up with someone I love?
But what if you do? What if you let go of the idea that it has to be a certain person, and instead embrace the belief that whoever you...
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