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 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, The last few hours have been an emotional rollercoaster. I took a significant step by presenting my website to my Facebook audience. It might seem like a small thing, but considering my long-standing aversion to social media and my existing reservations about it, it was quite a big deal for me. More crucially,… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, I’m grappling with an emotion I can’t quite understand: part of me feels like I’m just whining, yet another part values the acknowledgment of one’s emotions. I’m not sure if it’s one or the other, or perhaps a mix of both. I lament my lack of friends and often blame my lifestyle. But… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Today’s decision, though small, may set the stage for bigger changes. I’ve been invited to a dinner tonight, and I’ve chosen to attend. This particular social setting triggers fears of judgment or ridicule in me. Yet, upon introspection, I realized that this can be an opportunity to show up with authenticity, which is… [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]