This section is mainly for the observation and thoughts I have about life and people. In a mindful, serious manner. Mostly.
The above quote came from Rumi, a 13th Century Persian poet, a Sufi mystic, who is also one of the most popular poets and ābest-selling poetā in the United States. While the quote can easily be interpreted differently, the meaning that I’ve understood so far is that, in the end, when our heart is broken, again and again, weāll reach to a point where we end up opening our heart… to ourselves.
To most people, crying is a big no-no. We are trained not to cry. We are trained to soothe other people who are crying by comforting them, confronting them, or diverting their sadness, just for them to stop crying. Despite the tendency of seeing crying as something negative, there have been studies showing the benefits of emotional crying.
Every human being experiences at least one emotional wound throughout their life. But if this wound is not resolved, not only it will impede their potential, but it will also be destructive over time.
If you ask me: āAre video games good or bad?ā, as a gamer, Iād answer: āOf course good.ā But my common sense would say, āDepends. Like anything in life, anything can be good or bad depending on how you use it.ā
Being happy is always a good feeling. Therefore, when faced with uncomfortable feelings, we often just get up and distract ourselves, hoping the uncomfortable feeling would go away. Because after all, happiness is a choice, right? We can choose to be happy. So what happens to the repressed feelings?
Single people who live alone are among the loneliest during the lockdown. Some experience depression, some experience anxiety, some have the combo of both, and some simply experience boredom. So in case youāre back to the lockdown restriction, you need to know what to do to make you feel better when you’re alone. Here is a list of activities that may help lonely people to lighten up.
Ever heard some wise sayings about not to get attached to the outcome and just enjoy the moment? I have. Often. As a goal-oriented enthusiast whoās passionately searching for better self-improvement, of course I have difficulty digesting this slogan. The above slogan seems to be mindless and irresponsible.
I used to think that āto love myselfā meant spoiling myself, indulging in all things and situations that make me feel good. Regardless of the consequences. Of course this concept is wrong.
Ever since I was a kid, Iāve always suspected that thereās no such thing as āboring peopleā. Every time I think a person is boring, Iād challenge myself to find why he/she appears to be boring. Do they find themselves boring too? Whatās in their head? How can they live like that?
We often hear people say āDonāt judgeā but do we, and do they, really look at others without judging? Be honest. And then it doesnāt just stop at āDonāt judgeā, the general advice would extend to, ābe compassionateā.
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