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Daring Greatly: Rewiring Vulnerability

Control. An all or nothing kind of perfection. These dominated my life choices for the entirety of my childhood. And when I couldn’t control, I just pushed through, suppressing my feelings, being stricken with worry, and pondering the ambiguous “what-if.” If I’m being honest (since that’s the whole point of this series), I didn’t knowContinue reading “Daring Greatly: Rewiring Vulnerability”

Society v. Vulnerability: A Series

My heart weighs heavy as I begin writing this series. I wish I could say this journey of rediscovering vulnerability was freeing and rejuvenating. And I can, but only to a certain extent. This period of personal growth was messy, full of anxiety attacks and tears, and then a time of almost utter apathy. However,Continue reading “Society v. Vulnerability: A Series”

The Good Part

We are biologically hardwired to constantly seek more. Our hearts and minds are never satisfied, no matter how much we have. Our body runs on the basis of homeostasis, or the state of balance actively maintained in order to survive. This means that equilibrium is necessary, so it shouldn’t be surprising to hear that ourContinue reading “The Good Part”

Humor Is a Funny Thing

*Quick Update* I am currently working on a series, so in the meantime, I will be uploading shorter posts to maintain my pace and productivity. The other day, one of my friends remarked that I laugh at the smallest things. For a moment, I felt a bit self-conscious. Are people not taking me seriously? AmContinue reading “Humor Is a Funny Thing”

Saying Goodbye Hurts

Dear Sung, It was hard to say goodbye to you for the first time in my life, but just so I don’t cry as much, let’s just call this a “see you later.” I hope you find many open doors and peace of mind, and most of all, personally experience the powerful, reckless, eternal loveContinue reading “Saying Goodbye Hurts”

FIRST POST

December was an emotional rollercoaster. Yet, it also stands for a period of immense growth, a time of firsts, and a return to wonderful things I had forsaken for a while. So. To my dear friends and possibly family (and maybe even the very much welcomed strangers), Happy New Year! I wish you a blessedContinue reading “FIRST POST”