The Fire That Burns the Self
A fire burns to disappear.Not to be owned, not to last—only to consume what no longer needs to remain. You are the fire, and you are the wood.You are the one who watches, and you…
Is It OK to Give Up? Balancing Personal Exploration and Commitments
Starting something new feels liberating—dipping a toe in, testing the waters, and moving on if it doesn’t feel right. But when others are involved, and expectations or commitments form, that freedom of exploration becomes a…
Why We Pursue New Skills (Even When We Don’t “Need” Them)
You scroll through social media or chat with friends, and it seems like everyone is picking up something new: a friend is mastering French, a coworker is taking up piano, and someone else just achieved…