(found this little note i wrote to myself a few months ago... 🙏) War is inevitable. We will never be able to stop wars from happening...

It’s frustrating, isn’t it? We hear ‘let go’ all the time, but ironically, that phrase can be misleading, leaving us feeling stuck because we’re not sure how to let go of the energy we carry.  But what if it’s not really about trying to let go at all? What we often forget is that energy isn’t an object. It’s not something we can simply throw away or turn off like a light switch. Energy doesn’t just disappear—it shifts. It transforms and can be transformed. Think of energy lik

and at this moment i feel like there’s no more reason to hide 31. It’s not the end of an era or the beginning of a new one, but I love it. Nothing special, but so special because there’s nothing to expect. Maybe it’s even the first time that I’ve ever felt this way, simply embracing it all and celebrating every new step in the continuation of my journey. Trusting what needed to happen has already happened, and what will be will be. Trust, and focus on the now. I was never a b

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. You need oxygen to stay alive, but you can’t survive by holding onto a breath forever. It’s the act of breathing in and out that keeps you alive. Inhale: you fill yourself with love. Exhale: you give that love the freedom to fly. Your mind convinces you that you want to be loved, and your heart whispers that you want to feel loved. But your s

I get it. Emotionally detaching helps us shield ourselves from what our mind convinces us are ‘unnecessary distractions’ so we can keep going. And that’s okay if you need to run away. That’s okay if you want to detach from the overwhelming feelings rising inside of you. There are times when it’s actually healthy to do so. As human beings, we’ve learned to numb our pain to survive, and being able to control our emotions is an incredible superpower. But you can’t keep ignoring

When I decided to commit more seriously to yoga about a year ago, I had no idea of the immense impact it would have on me. It’s taught me how to listen to every fiber of my being, to love myself unconditionally and heal from within, to be patient, to choose kindness and love even when it feels hard, to be comfortable in my own skin, and to let go of any expectations. It reminds me that the journey of learning something new every day is thrilling and that being a student of li

If you want to see what the soul looks like, close your eyes Be soft Lose yourself in the movement of time Flow freely to the melody of your own energy Feel everything passing through you,  without holding onto anything,  without worrying if it’s perfect,  without expecting an ideal outcome Crack your heart open wide Let your mind shine the light You’ll see that there’s nothing to see  but a sense of wholeness of interconnectedness  with all beings and with the universe itsel

- I don’t know which one to choose… they’re both very nice. - Maybe both! - Haha, I know… I have a friend who’s leaving New York soon, so I think this could be a nice gift for him. - How long have you been here? - Almost 10 years! - Oh, and where were you before that? - Also New York, but I was upstate… haha. So about 13 years in total. I’m originally from Vietnam, though. - So you are Vietnamese? I had a feeling. - Ha, is it because of my accent? Yes, I am indeed! - No. I wa

Healing doesn’t belong on a wish list. It’s not a nice-to-have. It’s a top priority. We hurt each other because we’re still hurt. The...

Dear Class of 2024, Instead of a commencement speech, I have a story to share with you. Two years ago, I found myself stuck in a place of profound discontentment, trying to break free from old patterns and desperately yearning to see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. In fact, the tunnel seemed so dark and long that I started to question my own optimism, which is rare for someone who tends to look on the bright side of things, like me. I longed for a light. I longed

I’ve grown to really embrace this space that I have here to express myself freely. Not trying to impress anyone, but being creative,...

I never liked Spring. In fact, I didn’t understand why others liked it. When I was younger, I used to think flowers were just a waste of...

- How is it that you knew about this place eight years ago but didn’t visit until now? - Perhaps the timing wasn't right until now. I...

Many people find it surprising when I say I don’t often go to temples or read spiritual books, even though deep down, I know that I’m very spiritual and have been practicing mindfulness intuitively for a long time. While I’ve heard of the Blue Cliff Monastery for the last eight years and had always wanted to visit, it hadn’t been at the forefront of my mind until last weekend when I finally made the trip... and despite the rain, I’m so glad I did! I’ll never forget the song ‘

Many unexpected things have happened in my life, and my experience at Monkey Island Estate is one of them 💛 After having the best facial...

Help people heal, if you can. And even when you don’t know how to, simply giving them a warm hug in silence will be enough ❤️‍🩹❤️

The first step in helping people heal is learning to understand how you heal.

No one knew behind those wandering eyes was a soul that felt lost. Depressed. Starring at the camera, you longed to be seen—not the kind...

"This is the time to heal." You may recall this line from Joe Biden in his victory speech. Perhaps it’s quite obvious to see why we all...