Dear Diary, Yesterday, I went out with a beautiful girl who is a bit younger than me, but let’s not focus on that detail. I had a wonderful evening, and at the end, I walked her home but didn’t kiss her. I wanted to, but it just didn’t feel like the right time. This still… [keep reading]
Dear diary, Today brought a striking “revelation”: it feels as though all the struggles we endure in our lives resemble weights in a gym, used in resistance training. Behind the facade of these struggles lies a version of our Self that remains strong and unaffected by the specific trauma. This viewpoint has both spiritual and… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, This might be a good time to write to you again, as I’m struggling to understand my feelings. I feel disappointed, that’s for sure. But as for the exact reason, I’m not so sure. I like this girl, or I think I do. Sometimes, it occurs to me that it might all be… [keep reading]
Dear Muse, The idea for today is an idea for a story, or maybe for a practical lifestyle exercise. A man who learned not to look into the eyes of other people, because he once could only see pain, finds himself experiencing some transcendental truth when making eye contact with certain souls. He recalls three… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, I’m reluctant to admit that I’m in a bit of pain right now. It’s easy to deny it, and even more comfortable to do so, but I don’t think that’s conducive to growth. I’ve learned that even the smallest disturbance can hide a more intense issue. So here it is: I find myself… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Today’s lesson, “I invented the world I see,” offers a somewhat comforting perspective. Whenever something triggers me, I remind myself, “I invented the world I see,” and it feels like I gain a bit of freedom from those automatic reactions. Reflecting on this, I can’t help but wonder about all the things I’ve… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, I want to begin documenting my experiences during my meditation and spiritual practices. Today, in meditation, I encountered something subtle yet difficult to describe in detail: on one hand, there’s the beauty and blessing of the path I’ve chosen, which should fill my heart with joy, enthusiasm, and motivation to continue. On the… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Last night’s dream has left me quite perplexed and uneasy, making it challenging to grasp its significance. In the dream, I encountered my “favorite author,” a woman whose literary contributions I greatly respect and admire. The scenario took an unexpected turn when we found ourselves sitting together in what seemed to be a… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Today was an emotional roller coaster, largely due to professional matters. However, it also brought to light some possibly unconscious feelings I harbor towards women, a realization that’s both daunting and necessary. I found myself contemplating reaching out to a girl I’m interested in, which stirred a mix of hope and anxiety. Does… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Last night, I experienced a poignant dream about my father, who passed away 13 years ago. As with most dreams, the details are somewhat hazy, but there’s one part that stands out vividly. I remember being arm in arm with my father and repeatedly telling him, “I miss you, I miss you, I… [keep reading]