deepthoughts

  • Whatever Makes You Happy

    What do you wish you could do more every day? The answer to this question is simple: Do more, each day, of the things that make us happy. Love and respect ourselves, others, and the nature that shelters us. We… Continue reading

    Whatever Makes You Happy
  • Freedom

    What is one word that describes you? That single word has quietly shaped every corner of my life. Freedom to finally feel what I think, and to dare to think what I feel, even when it scares me. I have… Continue reading

    Freedom
  • Necessary Evil

    What was the best compliment you’ve received? I don’t know if it’s the best compliment I’ve ever received. The most recent one—and I’m being generous by calling it a compliment—came a couple of weeks ago. Someone told me: “You people… Continue reading

    Necessary Evil
  • Myself

    Who is the most confident person you know? I don’t want to sound narcissistic, but I think I’m the most confident person I know. I’m not always right. I’ve made plenty of mistakes. Still, I’ve been right many times. My… Continue reading

    Myself
  • Breath. Repeat.

    What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? Our emotions are the engine that moves us along the path we’ve chosen. Without our feelings, we’re simply a supercomputer doing everything according to a program. Our emotions and feelings… Continue reading

    Breath.  Repeat.
  • Editing

    What activities do you lose yourself in? Photography is my passion. I’m fascinated by the feeling of arriving in a new place. I love capturing the world through the magic of a lens. Switching my camera to manual mode, experimenting… Continue reading

    Editing
  • My Little Medal

    Are you superstitious? I have a small religious medal my mother gave me. I keep it in my wallet and carry it everywhere. She says it brings me good luck. I don’t dare get rid of it. Partly because it’s… Continue reading

    My Little Medal
  • See You In 50 Years

    Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. Dear Me, Today marks the centenary of your birth, and I want to be with you on this special day. Surely you’ll be celebrating with your children, grandchildren, great‑grandchildren, friends, and loved ones.… Continue reading

    See You In 50 Years
  • Choose Your Hard

    What is the last thing you learned? I had always believed that being alone was a valid choice. Not building a home was just as valid as being in a relationship and starting a family. My wish to be alone… Continue reading

    Choose Your Hard
  • You Grow With Every Failure

    How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? Maintaining the right attitude is essential, because in life you never truly lose: you either win or you learn. What we often label as failure is, in… Continue reading

    You Grow With Every Failure