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jessa

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Reflections on becoming

  • What happens at retirement?

    There are days when you simply feel extra tired. Then you wonder, “What would it feel like when I retire?” Thinking about it, I can recall how my mother responded to her looming retirement. Such concerns like pension and future daily activities daunted her that I marveled about all the fuss. That would be me Read more

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  • Ah, making friends

    We used to be so good at it, right? Okay, maybe not you. But still, while we were still in school, we had a higher chance of making a friend or two compared with our present selves who work around the clock. And if you’re married with children, chances are you’re busy keeping up with Read more

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  • We learn at different rates and different ways

    Being inside academia for 19 years, my relationship with the school has been a roller coaster ride. Sometimes, I feel inadequate whenever I don’t excel as much as everybody else in the class. Download free eBook: What I learned about life after spending 19 years in school With my family believing in what I can Read more

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  • Looking for joy

    In my previous blog post, we tried to explore the question of “Can money buy happiness?” And we learned that a selfish desire to accumulate wealth is a highway to losing yourself in the process. Yes, we are in for thrills, and it seems that being happy is an end-all-be-all. But while happiness depends on Read more

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  • Can money really buy happiness?

    In search of happiness in this short life, we turn to so many band-aid solutions. Take money, for example. Some of us think that it can guarantee us happiness. However, as we keep chasing this elusive race to find contentment and intense joy from accumulating wealth, we find ourselves at a dead end. Listen to Read more

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jessa

Reflections on becoming

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