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It took me 30 years to learn this
(and yes... I'm aware I had a typo here but I decided to keep this post as is because while I desire perfection, I choose to go with my...


Love isn´t meant to be controlled or explained
My dear, Love isn’t meant to be controlled or explained. It’s meant to be felt deeply, experienced fully, and embraced wholeheartedly.


The most intimate language
The most intimate language in the world is soul language.


"I’m trying to end an abusive relationship now… after 20 years..."
- So, what is Bloom in Crisis? - You know what, I can’t really explain it. I’ve been through a lot and it’s just my way of living that I...


"You’ll learn if he’s right for you or not."
- I really like him. - I know. It’s obvious. - Really? How? - Because you acted like you didn’t care when he was here. - Wow. Yeah, I...


"...when what she really should do is just walk away."
- You know, it drives me mad when I hear about stories like that. I just can't wrap my head around why it happens to strong women. Like...


What was the most important lesson that you learned in 2023?
🧧 As we wrap up the Year of the Rabbit (or Year of the Cat in Vietnam), we asked our members from the Asian community to share the most...


The prerequisite for healthy relationships
Self-love is the prerequisite for any kind of healthy relationships.


Year of the Cat in review
To me, this Year of the Cat feels like a crash course. Perhaps it’s the most intense year that I’ve been through with so much to learn not only about life in general but also about myself. So much so that it tests my limits and helps me learn the art of acceptance. So much so that it teaches me what I’m made of and brings me the answers I didn’t know I would need. So much so that I surrender to everything I can’t control and laser-focus on what I can. So much so that I intern


The unspoken rule that holds our family together
Growing up, I’ve learned that there’s an unspoken rule in our family: no matter how big the conflict is, our unconditional love for each...


When you truly love someone
When you truly love someone, you’ll want the best for them even if that means their happiness is not with you. You will make them feel...


Sometimes the gift you think you receive comes in the form of lasting love. Sometimes it's something else...
Sometimes the gift you think that you receive comes in the form of lasting love. Sometimes the gift is a lesson to help you grow, a pure...


May we all show each other what love looks like and embody it
In addition to pointing out what hate looks like and condemning it, may we all show each other what love looks like and embody it ❤️🩹❤️


The stop sign we all need
There are many things that I don’t know, but through pain and suffering, I’ve learned a few things… Please hold space for someone who’s...


The most important check and balance in your life
The most important check and balance in your life is the one between your heart and your mind.


"...by simply opening yourself to receive, you give others the gift of loving you."
- I love that you can ride a bike haha. I have no desire to learn to drive a car or ride a bike again! - Why not? - It’s stressful! I...


"...sometimes you just have to be strong enough to walk away"
- I was talking to a woman the other day about her pattern of "universe building" in relationships… - Interesting. I wonder if it’s more...


"I think love and infatuation are very different, though. I think love is built."
- Last weekend I just ran into a guy that I used to date almost three years ago. - Really? I hope he wasn’t stalking you! - Oh, no no…...


"All you need to do is open your heart to receive. Just be present with love when it comes."
- I think I know why I might have been attracting the wrong people… - What do you mean? - I want to be loved, but I’m afraid of breaking...


When someone loves you
When someone loves you, they will want to be there to hold your emotion and help you comb through it instead of running away from it ♥️


The universe will shower you with love and everything that you've been longing for when you do this
When you truly stay present and open yourself to receive, the universe will shower you with love and everything that you’ve been longing...


Do these to build and sustain a happy relationship // Jeff, Saralyn, & Zip Nguyen
The first time I met Jeff and Saralyn, we were seated next to each other at a charming restaurant in Washington DC. Our initial exchange...


"Mine would be for my boys not having the pressure to please their parents."
- Do you listen to Jay Shetty? So there’s a question that he asks his guests in every episode which I love, is that he asks “If you could...


"We also don’t try to fix each other, we grow together."
- I love what you share about how trust is the foundation of marriage by the way. Do you find it hard? - So I think there are two types...
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