The effects of loss are acute. You thought it’s mere acceptance — one sunset, one season, one period of time. Passed. It’s over. And you move on. But it seldom goes like that. It’s usually one major loss followed by a million little losses that glide in cycles. One song…

Step into the light and find new hope — As the sun gradually settles upon the horizon, it graffitied the sky with the boldest blaze of gold and red. She can almost hear the words, “Remember how far you have come. As you close the door tonight, bid today goodbye so that you can welcome tomorrow with open arms.” …

Don’t expect things to always remain the same — I remember playing the game of hide-and-seek when I was a kid. I’d find a place small enough for my little body to fit and I’ll sit there for as long as I can. I’m terrible at the game because they always know where to find me. That’s because when…

Letting go of those who do not choose you — Humans are complex creatures. While some people’s minds tick a bit differently than others, everyone carries some kind of burden we know little of. When problems arise, we assume and misinterpret. We confuse matters by diagnosing reality as more complicated than they are. We experience conflict with others because everyone…

Painful experiences come with an eventual upside — He sits across the table, eyes staring out into space. It is the kind that says, although the lights are on, no one is home right now. Gone is the enthusiasm, the excitement, the laughter, the curiosity that echoes through the passage of life. The sparks have gone. Adulting is…

Finding boldness to quit fighting for what is no longer worth it — I was there. With my feet on the ground, I fixed my eyes on the distant rainbow. I perceived what I yearned for would provide me with a certain sense of fulfillment. I clung to a shred of the glorious future, all in the name of hope. Oh, the sweet…

Don’t wait for the future moment to arrive — Will I ever arrive? If I do, what does it look like? Money, happiness, sustainability? It’s no secret that everyone wants a better life. It’s a non-stop pursuit. I fantasize about the castle I constructed in the sky of dreams. It’s not an easy climb, but people reminded me never…