reflections

  • Life Plans

    What gives you direction in life? My goals and projects give direction to my life. I have a clear idea of where I want to be in 5, 10, and 20 years, and that helps me make the necessary decisions… Continue reading

    Life Plans
  • Ikigai

    Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often? More than a phrase that guides my life, it is a Japanese philosophy called Ikigai. In this philosophy, we must first be happy with ourselves so… Continue reading

    Ikigai
  • Choose Your Conversations

    What topics do you like to discuss? Some topics ignite passions that lie dormant—politics, religion, and our favorite sports teams tend to top the list. I usually steer clear of them. It’s rare to find two people who see these… Continue reading

    Choose Your Conversations
  • Close, But Not That Much

    When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? The last risk I took in my life was six years ago, when I decided to move out and live on my own after spending a… Continue reading

    Close, But Not That Much
  • Take The Leap

    Describe a risk you took that you do not regret. Until the Covid‑19 pandemic in 2020, I lived in my parents’ house. It was a comfort zone because it offered a safe and stable environment. It was good for me… Continue reading

    Take The Leap
  • Don’t Look Back

    Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? It’s usually not a good idea to look back on the past with regret. What’s done is done, and there’s no turning… Continue reading

    Don’t Look Back
  • Like To Go Shopping When You’re Hungry

    How do you use social media? Social media is like fire or like credit cards. If you don’t have control over them, addiction and disaster are guaranteed. However, if used intelligently, they can become an important tool for growth, education,… Continue reading

    Like To Go Shopping When You’re Hungry
  • My Morning Coffee

    Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. Today is a beautiful rainy morning. It’s 7 AM. The smell of wet earth, the peace, and the silence of the street feel like something I hadn’t experienced in a… Continue reading

    My Morning Coffee
  • From Emptiness to Purpose

    Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow. In life, you either win or you learn. Sometimes, there’s no alternative but to learn the lesson. There’s no decision to make. Change is the only… Continue reading

    From Emptiness to Purpose
  • Jails

    What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why? This question is a bit negative and not usually in the spirit of these daily prompts; however, I’ll answer it with what I truly think. Let’s set aside… Continue reading

    Jails