We often know the difference between claiming and asserting. But in our daily lives, are we truly asserting, or are we just waiting for approval? Most of us don’t even realize how often we seek validation without meaning to.
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Sometimes in ways that defy logic, making emotional chaos and logical balance seem like opposing forces. Even in its calmer state, it functions purely on logic, leaving no space for emotions.
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Despite emotional exhaustion… You know how they always say, “Stay in the flow”—despite the pebbles underfoot, the raging winds, or the still waters. Don’t waste time trying to understand every ripple, just accept what’s happening and move forward. Don’t resist…
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You try to stay in the moment with your calm mind, but your mind is miles away… Trapped in a mental music video, a past mistake, or a future fear. Yet to an outsider, you seem perfectly at ease: enjoying a peaceful evening with your loved one, yourself, or your cat. So why aren’t you fully present?
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A long mindfulness journey often reminds my body of its limits, yet as part of a spiritual experience, I discovered ways to nourish myself along the way. It was during this journey that I reconnected with the concept of “peace” through every mindful step I took.
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Spoiler alert: I think I’m in love with Guided Meditation!
How we start our mornings sets the tone for the rest of our day. I often experience emotional fluctuations. Over time, I’ve discovered the importance of starting the day calmly. That’s why I’ve focused on a routine I call “slow mornings.”
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On the eve of a new year, we all want to leave behind the burdens of the past year. Logically, “new year planning” can bring a sense of clarity and calm to this process. But this time, those burdens felt like a shampoo left behind by a guest in the bathroom. You can’t throw it away, it’s not suitable for you to use, and shipping it back would cost more than the shampoo itself.
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Accepting Life as It Is and trying to “not fixing”…
Sometimes, I catch myself thinking that everything needs to be better, more polished, or more “right.” Maybe you’ve felt the same way. Acting on this belief, we often touch perfectly fine things and try to change their natural state. But here’s the question: Why do we try to fix something that isn’t broken?
We always see Buddha as the symbol of serenity. However, without the stress hormone cortisol, even Buddha might not have reached his renowned state of peace! Cortisol is a fundamental part of humanity’s survival mechanism. Yet, like everything else, too much of it can be harmful.
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Personal growth often begins with acknowledging your current reality. Since I realized that what we focus on becomes our reality… Personal growth starts with this realization. I think I heard this sentence in a movie, or perhaps it was inspired by something a character said. I’m not entirely sure, but it constantly buzzes in my head like a persistent fly (not a pleasant thought—let’s make it a butterfly instead :D). “What you focus on becomes your reality.”
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