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How I learned to move on and focus on what matters
Have you ever clung to something so tightly that it starts to hurt? I have. Whether it’s in personal relationships or professional connections, there’s always that moment when you sense something is off. Someone stops engaging—they ignore your calls, messages, or emails. Sometimes they even feign interest, but deep down, your intuition tells you the truth. I used to take this very personally. I’d try harder, thinking persistence would bridge the gap. But recently, I had a realization: with 8.2 billion people on this planet, I’ll be just fine if a few don’t stick around. This year, my goal is to release those connections that no longer serve a purpose.…
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When The Chase Ends
Life beyond the chase Most of us spend a good part of our lives in motion. We chase careers, recognition, relationships, milestones. We chase happiness itself, believing that once we finally “arrive,” we’ll feel complete. The chase becomes such a rhythm that we rarely stop to ask why we’re running and then suddenly the desire to chase ends. The discomfort of the breaking rhythm Then one day, the promotions no longer bring joy, applause no longer feels validating. Even relationships built along the way seem to demand more than you give back. You don’t feel angry — you feel nothing. And that “nothing” can be harder to face than failure.…
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Happy Mother’s Day to all mums…
A poem dedicated to all the incredible moms on Mother’s Day This one is for my incredible mom… Mommy… You are the first one I had when I entered this world, You gave me the strength to create my little dreamworld. You were the first eyes I ever met, You helped me envision what is right to get. You spent sleepless nights praying for me when I was sick, You helped me heal through God’s magic. You are the one who brightens up my gloomy days, You bring me joy when life shows up in difficult ways. You support me in my weakness, You help build up my strength and…
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Reminder that resonates
When I came to the Netherlands, I experienced people being very accommodating and compassionate. They did not make me feel like an expat but within a few days, I realized it is not going to be that rosy every time. I got my children enrolled in a Dutch school. The teachers and the school director were remarkable. They welcomed the foreign community very well. My children were smoothly introduced with the fellow kids and teachers ensured that they integrated well with the school system. Time passed by, and my children kept going to school, but I could not help with their schoolwork. In fact, I could not even understand what…