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Finding Light in the Chaos

Lately, I find myself deeply confused by the world we live in. One moment, I see the beauty — the kindness of strangers, the generosity of a helping hand, the simple joys shared between people. In those moments, I think, what a wonderful world this truly is. But then… I see the other side.The news flashes with images of war, senseless violence, discrimination, children sleeping on the streets.…

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Canada, Where Are We Headed?

With everything happening lately in the political arena, especially as the election gears up to be a showdown between Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney, it’s hard not to feel disheartened. It feels more and more like we’re being asked to choose between two versions of the same broken system. And as a proud Canadian—someone who loves this country deeply—it’s painful to watch. Canada has long been…

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The Van, The Dream, and The Lesson

Did I buy a van while barely scraping by? Absolutely not. I made a conscious decision to invest in a reliable, everyday vehicle—something I could drive daily while also transforming it into my dream camper. And that’s exactly what I did. I used my tax return money to buy a car that fit both needs: practical for now, with the potential to become something more. What I do regret, however, is how I…

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All Over the Place — But Exactly Where I Need to Be

What does it even mean when someone says you’re “all over the place”?Is it a critique? A judgment? A way to say you’re not fitting neatly into the mold they’ve come to expect? The world has these invisible lines—norms—drawn by society, drawn by culture, drawn by roles we’ve inherited: wife, husband, mother, father, sister, brother. Each one wrapped in obligations and silent rules. We’re expected…

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Tell It Like It Is

Am I a know-it-all?Yes.And for the first time, I’m not saying that with shame or defensiveness—but with honesty. Because for the longest time, I’ve needed to be seen as someone who knows. Someone who shines. Someone who earns the praise. The truth is, I’ve always been a praise junkie. I grew up in a household where things were… complicated. We coexisted, but we weren’t really together. Emotions…

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What Makes a Date Significant?

I was recently asked to write down a significant date from my life. Just one. A date that stands out—marked in memory, etched with meaning. At first, I thought this would be easy. After all, I’ve lived through moments that society would label as important: my wedding, the birth of my children, my university graduation, even my immigration journey. But strangely enough, when I sat with the…

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Is Change Ever Truly Good or Bad?

I find myself standing at a crossroads—one that feels heavier than any I’ve encountered before. On one side, there’s the familiar path: the job that brings stability, the benefits that support my family, the predictable routine I know how to navigate. But with that path comes something else—a slow erosion of who I am. A quiet, constant sacrifice of self for survival. On the other side, there’s…

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Reflecting on a Heavy Heart

I am overwhelmed with rage, sorrow, and helplessness over the ongoing genocide in Palestine. For years—decades—I’ve tried to protect my heart from the constant stream of bloodshed, hatred, and destruction. I’ve looked away from the news, avoided the updates, tried to shield myself from the agony of seeing children murdered, women violated, families erased, entire neighborhoods flattened under…

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Staying Informed or Staying Sane?

I visited a friend recently, and as often happens during these visits, our conversation drifted into world events. It struck me then—how out of touch I’ve become with the daily news. Not out of ignorance, but out of choice. I realized I’ve developed a habit, maybe even a defense mechanism: I purposefully avoid watching, listening to, or reading the news. It didn’t start out as a conscious…

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The Uninvited Guest.

Depression—what a cruel, sneaky thing. Just when you think you’ve wrestled it down, invested the time, the money, the energy to fight your way free… it slithers back in like it never left. Quiet at first. Subtle. A heaviness in the chest, a cloud over the day, a silence that grows too loud. And suddenly, you’re back in the grip of something you thought you had already escaped. But here’s the…

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Why Does Money Have This Strange Hold on Us?

It’s wild how money—just paper or numbers on a screen—can have such a powerful grip on our emotions. We chase it, stress over it, sacrifice time, energy, and sometimes even our peace of mind just to earn a little more of it. And yet, no matter how hard we try to hold on, it always seems to slip through our fingers like water. Rent, bills, groceries, unexpected emergencies—it’s gone before we even…

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Choosing Peace or Mending Bonds

They say, “Be the bigger person.” But what does that really mean? Is it simply walking away from an argument, swallowing your pride for the sake of peace? Or is it something deeper—like choosing to nurture a relationship even after it’s been cracked by disagreement, misunderstanding, or hurt? In my view, being the bigger person isn’t about pretending the hurt didn’t happen. It’s about valuing…

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The Battle of Building a Dream

“It’s hard to stay focused on the task at hand.”That sentence sums up the battle I’ve been facing daily. My mind doesn’t walk—it races. It jumps ahead to the next phase of the project before I’ve even completed the one in front of me. One moment I’m planning the immediate step, and the next, I’m off thinking about alternative approaches, better strategies, ways to make it more effective, more…

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Outsmarting Time

The mind is a tricky thing. It dreams big, it fuels ambition, and it whispers, “You’ve got this.” It convinces you that anything is possible, even when the body gently—or sometimes not so gently—disagrees. There’s a strange moment that hits when you set out to do something that once felt easy. You think, “I’ve done this a hundred times before. No big deal.” But then reality steps in. Age makes…

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The Uninvited Storm

Mood swings are strange, unpredictable things. One moment, I’m on top of the world, almost skipping instead of walking, my feet barely touching the ground, and then—just like that—something shifts. The weight returns, the energy drains, and I feel… bleh. And the most frustrating part? Sometimes it’s not even the next day. A single word, a passing comment, a sudden thought can send me spiraling…

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The Sun’s Connection to Our Soul

What is it about the sun that lifts our spirits and moves us into action? Have you ever noticed how, on a gloomy, rainy day, you just want to curl up under the covers, wrapped in warmth, with no motivation to do anything? Yet the moment the sun emerges, spilling golden light across the sky, something inside you shifts. A restless energy stirs, an unspoken call to move, to step outside, to feel…

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Perspective in Pain

It’s strange how the weight of our own problems can feel insurmountable, like mountains pressing down on our chests. Big or small, they consume our minds, fill our hearts, and cloud our vision. We carry them, convinced they are the heaviest burdens imaginable. And then—someone else speaks. They open up about their struggles, their battles, their unseen wounds. Suddenly, our own troubles shift.…