Yesterday, my daughter posted something on Instagram. Nothing bad, really, just..not necessary. It wasn’t harmful, but it wasn’t aligned with her focus either, not the kind of post that reflected her goals, her direction, the thoughtful person she’s becoming. My husband and I noticed it, and as parents do, we exchanged that quiet glance, the … Continue reading The Art of Raising Character, Not Just Children.
It happened at a café one morning.I was a little bit jetlagged, standing in line for coffee, when someone walked right in front of me and ordered first. For a second, I froze. That little spark of irritation came up, the kind that whispers, Whattt, Seriously? In my head, I started building the usual story; maybe … Continue reading The Skill of Not Taking Things Seriously
Last week in Melaka-Malaysia, a small but very beautiful and aesthetic city, I had a simple but unforgettable moment. My husband and I were wandering through one of the old museums, the kind filled with antique porcelain, carved wooden furniture, and fragile handwritten letters. The air carried the faint scent of dust and varnished wood, … Continue reading The Beauty of Doing Things Slowly
Two weeks ago, I faced a situation that could’ve easily turned ugly. Someone made a mistake, obviously not a small one, and I ended up taking so many losses. The kind that makes your chest burn and your fingers itch to type a long, justified message. But I paused.Instead of fighting fire with fire, I … Continue reading The Art of Communication: Calm, Clarity, and Quiet.
A few weeks ago, a friend asked me, “Do you think the market will crash again? I’m scared my savings won’t survive.” It reminded me of myself a few years ago, refreshing the stock app every hour and playing out doomsday scenarios in my head. At the same time, I was worrying about smaller things: … Continue reading The Art of Being Ready – and Letting Go
