The unorthodox guide to confidence — How many of us feels 100% ready before we dive into anything important - examinations marriage or parenthood new job or business public speaking to lead to rest Yet we still dive in, lest the ultra-important ones that we wait and see (hopefully not until we die). Many procrastinate because…

Taking stock of life (and death) at the brink of 40 — Someone asked me recently if I was happy with my thirties, it then dawned on me indeed that I am almost done with my thirties (39 to be precise). I was somewhat surprised that I felt a twinge of pride because I have yet to get used to the fact…

Does it hurt within to hear this? — We walk amongst disappointment Our own and others Something about life isn’t quite enough Something about me isn’t quite enough “You disappoint me.” It doesn’t matter if the voice is yours or someone else's Does it hurt though? Sometimes in sudden pangs; sometimes feverishly unbearable Disappointment… Something that we learn really…

So is all of life — If gentleness is here, there would be no bellies too big Or wrinkles too much to bear. If gentleness is here, there would be no conflicts too tough or empathy not enough to share. If gentleness is here, there would be space for both light and shadow, joy will be embraced, and…

And who might that be? — I am not who everyone thinks I am Or I like to believe that Predictability is boring I like a little surprise sometimes What’s difficult is that I run out of steam Trying to be not what everyone thinks You are calm No, I am hardly You are nice No, I…

The loving purpose of a dream — Last night I had a dream that was harder than life. The kind of dream that you woke up feeling exhausted like you hadn’t slept one bit. The kind when you had to cross multiple hurdles yet the body felt like it was moving through sludge. The worst thing is…