Dinosaurs Went Extinct, But Cockroaches Survived. Here’s What That Taught Me About Courage.
During my childhood, I was often afraid of people who were bigger than me. Who isn’t? They can push you off the street with one hand and pin you to the ground without giving you any chance to fight back. It’s horrible to imagine what a bigger and stronger person can do to you. However, […]
Worry Was My Superpower. Then I Found Out It Was Killing Me
Imagine your body like a computer, and your organs are data storages. Each time you think something, your brain will get data from your organs and supply you with a final report, for you to make a decision. That’s what I experience in my qigong practice. As I practice Inner Smile meditation, my mind is […]
“My Organs Have Feelings (Literally). Here’s Why That Scares Me.”
Have you ever wondered why events from years ago suddenly come back, and we may feel like we’re experiencing it again? Somehow, I feel amazed by how we can remember it. It felt like we experience it again and again, like a video recorder. I assume there is a mechanism in my body that acts […]
Stop Carrying the Whole Mountain: How Bribing People with Mutual Interest Saved My Sanity.
I suppose there are a lot of things in our lives that we categorize as big things. Some of those big things we consider inspirations, while others become monsters that haunt us. As far back as I can remember, when I was a 5-year-old kid, I would walk through the market terrified of grown-ups. They […]
My Business Plan Is Simple: Earn Money So I Can Afford to Do Nothing (But Even That Takes Work)
As an entrepreneur, I’m always chasing results. Without profit, I can’t put food on the table. And if I have more money, I can build better services and businesses, which (hopefully) leads to even more money. Then I can finally do the hobbies I want to do—like being lazy. If you think being lazy is […]
When Your Brain Freezes and Everyone Needs Answers—Do This Instead of Panicking.
Have you ever wondered how to escape a situation where you simply cannot think straight—where you’re exhausted, burned out, and everything around you feels utterly uncontrollable? “That’s not even a question, Joe!” my friend would shout whenever I tried to broach this topic. Their solution was always blunt: “Just sleep.” But my experience tells me […]
I Practiced Reiki for 20 Years Before I Understood How It Actually Works
The Surprising Truth About Energy Healing, Your Body, and Why You Should Care There’s no telling how many people are desperately trying to figure out how to heal themselves from acute or life-threatening diseases like cancer. And honestly? I don’t blame them. Yes, there are breakthroughs in cancer treatments. Yes, modern medicine is advancing. But […]
Beyond Hearing Words: The Art of Listening with Your Eyes and Mind
Let’s be honest for a second: who doesn’t want to be a good person? Most of us try our absolute best to do the right thing. Nobody sets out to be the villain in their own story. But because we care so much about being seen as “good,” we sometimes fall into a subtle trap—trying […]
I Meditated for 10 Years Thinking It Would Make Me Rich—Here’s What Actually Worked
Here’s What Actually Worked (And What Didn’t) Have you ever wondered: after many hours of meditation and Reiki practices, will my problems just go away? Will my life get better? Will my relationships improve? The short answer is yes. All your problems will go away, and your life will get better. But the long answer? […]
The Cruel Truth About Life: Why Some People Suffer More—And What Actually Matters
What if your biggest disadvantage was actually your greatest gift? The Uncomfortable Truth The world is cruel. Yes, it is. If you were born with privileges—good genes, a prosperous country, a loving family—life might feel smooth and enjoyable. You might not think too much about survival. You might not question your worth every single day. […]