Society demands us to be perfect. But mistakes are a good thing. As a perfectionist, I struggle with mistakes. I overthink, I worry excessively, and I go out of my way to avoid making a mistake at all costs. Yet ironically — all of this nervous energy is what causes me to end up making… Continue reading We Should Celebrate Our Mistakes
Tag: philosophy
New Years Resolution: Let This Be The Year of Hygge
Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish term that is based on the philosophy of embracing comfort, moving slowly, and appreciating the present. It comes from Denmark, known as the happiest country in the world. It's not because of their government, or the weather, or other external factors -- it is their mindset and way of… Continue reading New Years Resolution: Let This Be The Year of Hygge
This is why forgiveness is so important
For me, Christmastime is the celebration of Winter Solstice -- when the light of hope returns on the darkest day of the year, as the sun is reborn. It's the start of a new year and a new cycle, which reminds us that we have the power to start over. As Christians celebrate the birth… Continue reading This is why forgiveness is so important
Do you know me?
Distance is supposed to hurt; closeness is supposed to feel good. So why is it that, the closer to get to someone, the more it hurts? The little things that never bothered you before now have you fuming in jealousy. The fears that never crossed your mind back then now have total power over you,… Continue reading Do you know me?
Anger is a shield, not a weapon
We are conditioned to believe that emotions are wrong, both the "good" and the "bad." Of all the emotions, it seems that we fear anger the most. We believe that anger comes from a place of arrogance, that it leads to dangerous behavior and negative actions. In reality, it is the suppression of anger that… Continue reading Anger is a shield, not a weapon
When I say, “I’m a writer…”
When I say, “I’m a writer,” it does not necessarily mean I am a good one, and certainly not better than most. It does not mean I am sitting next to the highest and most qualified writers of all time. It does not make me special in any way. It’s simply what I do. When… Continue reading When I say, “I’m a writer…”
That was the broken version of me
I’m sorry to you. And when I say “you,” I don’t mean one specific person. I mean anyone who has only known the broken version of me. Life is a series of up and downs. We all go through phases — periods in which things are mainly peaceful and pleasant, along with periods in which… Continue reading That was the broken version of me
I’m changing
Going through my old journals and posting the recaps, I had to stop at 2020 to take a breather and process it all, but I will continue my journal journey shortly. I questioned if two years ago would be too recent to look back on, and then I realized how much I have changed since… Continue reading I’m changing
Yes, I can do it all
I have a lot of interests and a lot of passions. My "struggle" is that I feel like I have to choose, to only focus on one interest, or one subject. There are so many things I want to learn more about, practice, and also teach others. There's a lot. I have my blog, and… Continue reading Yes, I can do it all
Do not expect me to be perfect
Please, do not expect perfection from me. Do not put me on a pedestal… and then cry when I inevitably fail to meet your high expectations. Do not see me as a supergirl, because even superheroes have flaws. I do not claim to be perfect. I never said I was perfect. So never, ever, tell… Continue reading Do not expect me to be perfect
Crystal Aura Gaze 