True Freedom Starts Within

True Freedom Starts Within

“Freedom from something is not freedom.” – Jiddu Krishnamurti We often associate freedom with external circumstances. We think: Let’s escape the 9-to-5 jobs. Let’s break free from office constraints, national work requirements, unchosen colleagues, bosses,...
When the Teacher is Gone

When the Teacher is Gone

We all need some guidance along our journey in life. This guidance can come from a variety of sources – books, gurus, random strangers on the street, a book found on a bench, etc.. It is up to our belief system what we consider as guidance. Though,...
Running – The Refound Joy

Running – The Refound Joy

Today I reached my personal best in running 5k. It felt a bit easy and I felt euphoric. Or just happily satisfied when the watch alerted me about the finish of the distance.  I started to think about my 30s when I did the same – running as many times as...
About writing…

About writing…

Whenever I grab my pencil and notebook to write down my thoughts and ramblings, I immediately start overthinking and overcomplicating.  While the aim of picking up the pencil is simply to write down all the chaotic flow of thoughts in my mind at the moment,...
Reflecting on Planning

Reflecting on Planning

I wonder why I don’t just sit down and start. Whatever I have on the list. I am really good at planning. I have a really good skill or gift ( ? ) to see through things quickly and create great order within the chaos.  And I do it happily. I find joy in...
Quiting my job _ part 1

Quiting my job _ part 1

On that special day, one of the last days of my annual leave I experienced the bliss and unique gift my holidays kept for me — the keys to open the gate to a more fulfilling, joyful, and purposeful life ahead. After being introduced to different spectrums of the...