I've been saying to myself that living a good life means dialing back on all that online stuff. And yeah, that's still true. I’m not a fan of living my life on the internet. I don’t think you have to show off your growth for it to count, and I don’t think being constantly seen … Continue reading Being Visible Without Losing Yourself
I had this particular thought flooding my mind recently. Probably, it came from observations, since my middle name is "observer". Yes, I love to observe people. It's not that I want to judge them (hell nah), but as for me, human endlessly interesting. We can learn a lot from each individual. Whether it's good or … Continue reading Not Impressive. Just Good.
Lately, I'm quite occupied preparing the first Pilot Project, A Good Life Webinar. It's still running. (Wish me luck, guys!). Honestly, sometimes it's kinda of draining my energy. A lot of things to do and think about, specifically and in detail. Actually, it's like the simple, slow-living me versus the extraordinary me who's a productive … Continue reading The Funny Thing About Purpose
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
*Stoic calm meets modern self-care (think Ryan Holiday, Nedra Tawwab, Cal Newport).* A friend once sank into my sofa and sighed, “I’m drowning… kids, work, friends, everything needs me.” I’ve been there too. Honestly, sometimes life feels like starring in Mariah Carey’s Whenever You Call, except everyone’s calling and texting, and DM-ing at once. My calendar … Continue reading Protect Your Peace, Even in the DMs
