reflections

  • Life Itself

    Who was your most influential teacher? Why? Life has been my most powerful teacher. Everything I’ve lived—every triumph, every misstep—has shaped me with lessons no one else could have given me. And still, every day, I keep learning. I keep… Continue reading

    Life Itself
  • 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
  • One Is Enough

    What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I don’t want another tattoo. If I ever got one, it would be for the same reason as my first. It would be a reminder that stays with me… Continue reading

    One Is Enough
  • 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
  • Deers

    Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? We watch with a sense of amazement. A group of kids on social media post content imitating their favorite animals. Some even dress up with masks, ears, and tails. I believe… Continue reading

    Deers