Do We Need to Leave Everything Behind to Find Inner Peace?
What did the Buddha say about ending our suffering? How do we overcome modern-day pressure, stress, and frustration? I know for certain that if left untreated, stress and depression can cause severe health issues sooner or later. It is not a question of if, but when. Someone once asked me: what is the actual relationship […]
Why Anxiety Is a Toxic Companion: Finding Alignment with Your Three Brains
I used to think I had to resign myself to worry and anxiety. They always arrived in unexpected moments, and since I couldn’t forbid them from coming, I figured I had no other choice but to live with them. The drawback was clear: worrying and being anxious never actually solved my problems. The very things […]
Why Cleaning Your Room Is Actually Mental Training in Disguise
When doing chores around the house, I always felt overwhelmed. The dust was always quite thick, and the cloth I used to wipe the furniture and my work desk would turn blackened and very difficult to wash. I didn’t really like cleaning the house when I was a kid. It was tiring and boring. While […]
Knowing When to Pivot: Why Quitting Early Can Be a Wise Decision
Sometimes, withdrawing from a project early is the most beneficial decision we can make. We often hear people say that we shouldn’t give up easily—that success is right around the corner if we just push for one more mile. There is certainly merit to this idea. More often than not, people quit before seeing any […]
Beyond Fear: Finding Motivation in Vision and Connection
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone, there will […]
Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
“You never know what you’re gonna get.” This famous line comes from the 1994 movie Forrest Gump, spoken by Tom Hanks. It means life is full of surprises, and you cannot predict what will happen next. When I graduated after four years of study in college, I felt joyful and happy in my heart. Finally, […]
What if finding yourself doesn’t mean leaving everything behind?
I often heard people like to use the excuse of “finding who they are” to leave their existing relationship, work, or even family. While I do not disagree with giving yourself time to settle your mind and figure out what you really want to do with your life, I disagree if that reason has become […]
I Thought Anger Made Me a Better Boss—Until My Liver Begged to Differ
Anger is power. It is a prerequisite trait to be a boss, a business owner, and a good parent. There is some truth in that statement. Anger is a powerful emotion that can make people—especially your subordinates—get in line. Even your kids won’t get in line if you can’t get angry at them. It is […]
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 […]