Fight for Your Aspirations First: Why Self-Sacrifice Isn’t Always the Answer
For most of my youth, I was taught to respect other people, especially my elders and seniors. As a person of Chinese descent, respecting teachers, parents, and older community members was deeply ingrained in my culture. Giving up my seat to a senior on public transit became second nature. However, the one thing I was […]
Beyond the Myth: Finding the Balance Between Ancient Energy and Modern Healthcare
The other day, I had a debate with Gemini AI about whether energy healing—such as Qigong, Reiki, or Prana—can heal our illnesses without relying on modern medicine. Across our interactions, Gemini consistently maintained that there is no conclusive scientific proof that energy therapy alone can cure diseases. The only point the AI agreed on was […]
Stop Telling People to “Be Positive”: Finding Peace Through Tonglen in Times of Crisis
“Come on, be positive! Don’t be so pessimistic!” Out of pity, almost everyone offers positive words to someone in deep distress. I used to do it too. It is heartbreaking to see people who once laughed with us suddenly facing a crisis, frustrated, depressed, and unable to find a way out. I felt compelled to […]
Comfortable Lies or Painful Truths: What Does It Take to Truly Progress?
What happens if what you believed your entire life turns out to be a lie? I cannot imagine how I would live my life afterward. It would be a devastating moment. Life would feel hopeless, stripped of a clear purpose. I would feel my very foundation shaking, utterly betrayed. There is often a stark misalignment […]
When the Market Shakes: A 5-Step Mindful System to Reclaim Your Peace
It is unfortunate that the market is always shifting up and down. No matter how hard I try to stabilize my business, there is always something unseen unfolding in the background—unpredictable elements that can cause initial plans or dreams to fall apart. The only thing I can do in those moments is try to accept […]
Can Your Mind Tilt Probability? Entropy, Consciousness, and the Ever-Changing World
I just had a lengthy discussion with Gemini AI about why our world is in a constant state of transformation. Nothing escapes change; nothing stands completely still. Even our seemingly solid Earth is continuously shifting. What about the sun, the other planets, and outer space itself? They are all evolving. Space itself is a dynamic, […]
Why Simple Persistence Is No Longer Enough in the Age of AI
Being persistent in achieving something good in life is exciting to talk about, but it is actually very difficult to do. On paper, the math seems easy. You set a goal, calculate the cost to reach it, identify the knowledge you need to acquire, and list the network of people you need to connect with. […]
Recharging Your Life Energy: The Power of the Lower Tan’ Tien & Reiki Detox
In Reiki, when you feel deeply fatigued and feel as though there is no energy left to do anything, you can bring your attention to your lower energy storage center—commonly known as the lower Tan’ Tien (or Tanden in Japanese). The Tan’ Tien is located behind the navel, in front of the spine, in the […]
Insulting my intelligence
I felt it is an insult to my inteligent and understanding if i keeep worrying about what the future will be. Thats what i feel. After many years contemplating about the ever changing life situation and unpredictable yet predictable fortune. I still feel afraid of what will happen in the future. I am quite fed […]
The Story That Outlives Us: Why Your Life Is a Chapter in Eternity
In a world where getting older often means living with limitations, being able to imagine and think freely is a luxury we shouldn’t take for granted. I remember when I was a kid, my school teacher encouraged me to read books. Books can transport our imagination anywhere—there is no limit to what we can explore. […]