Life
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Wins, contribution, and getting there
We celebrate wins, whether big or small. And as we bask ourselves in the joy of achieving something we consider worthwhile, all we remember is that we made it through. But, most of the time, the people who celebrate with us won’t entirely understand all the fears we pushed against just to be where we… Read more
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Why I see myself raising children
Seeing lots of children in a family gathering, I wonder how couples endure the hills and valleys of rearing children. Especially when they are becoming difficult. (Haven’t we been all?) And isn’t it already too much to care about others beyond yourself? However, I have to admit, that my inclination towards raising a family of… Read more
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How did we get this far?
You’ve probably heard about us years ago. How long ago was that? Ten years? Maybe, you’ve met us along the way and you wonder, how did they get this far? Sometimes, I wonder about that too. (Perhaps, you’ve never met us at all. Because, of course, you’ve only met me through this blog, right?) Yes,… Read more
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Stories could be deadly too
I met a person who explained why she didn’t want to get vaccinated. And yes, the reason is simply that she heard a story about another person whose life was cut short “because that person got vaccinated.” Would I know whether it’s true or merely a coincidence? Perhaps not. But regardless, that story changed her… Read more
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In the middle of the busy city road
I saw a man on the street, lying facedown in the middle of the busy city road. No, I did not exactly see how it happened. But I saw the aftermath of what it’s like to drive on a rainy day, a driver running straight to the man he just hit, hoping that when he… Read more
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Because we have (want) to be there
When we set a goal, we commit ourselves to a journey. Sitting in the car for so many hours is fun until you no longer have stories to tell. Even if your eyes want to shut themselves as the endless array of trees, grass, hills, skies blur out your vision, you still wake up, cutting… Read more
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How we spend our days
It’s possible to be in so many places within the week. And most of us never do it because it takes intention to make it happen. Perhaps, if we just reconsider the brevity of our lives, we will opt to go out more often. If you’re wondering how to make it your reality, here’s to… Read more
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