Dear Diary, The other day, I had what might be an insightful experience. Let me see if I can capture it: 1) It all began with songs, specifically theme songs from movies of my childhood.2) I recalled a tender child (my younger self), filled with innocent dreams of becoming a hero one day. Whether those… [keep reading]
Dear Universe, I guess I really need to be thankful for the spiritual path I’m today. Of course: I’m not the best seeker or student of the course (but who is) and I struggle with the discipline it asks me to follow. Nevertheless, I can see the benefits of what I’ve done: today a friend… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, It’s always a peculiar journey, this one of the awakening human. Just a day has passed since I was overwhelmed with the painful emotion of humiliation, all because some friends, likely making innocent fun of me, ended up triggering my deep-seated wounds. I continually ask myself, am I too touchy? Sometimes people hurt… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, These days, I’ve developed a crush on my friend and coworker. While I don’t take it too seriously—she’s much younger than me, and the situation could easily turn into a cliché of an older man pursuing a much younger woman—I still find value in the experience. For starters, I’ve managed to acknowledge my… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, This evening, I recalled a night when I met a girl I liked. However, I hesitated to make a move for several reasons: I did like her, but often felt too shy to initiate a conversation, pondering the differences between us that might have kept us apart. Now, I think we could have… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Yesterday, during dinner with my aunt and her family, I experienced a peculiar sense of connection with her. She has always been my “favorite” aunt, but yesterday it seemed like our bond extended beyond this life. It felt as if we had shared some relationship in past lives. I am left wondering how… [keep reading]