We all know that person—including ourselves—who finds reasons to complain about the same little things again and again. The food, the traffic, the people who never seem to listen…
So much for making plans
I’ve been waiting for this weekend for a long time. I was so excited for my brother to arrive. I pictured us catching up, laughing, going places, doing all the little things I’d been saving for…
The agony of the waiting game
Do you remember those times of waiting for an important result? When every hour feels like an eternity, when you feel like jumping out of your skin with impatience, and the longer you wait…
The trouble with Turning Pro
This is not about taking sides in the “amateur” versus “pro” debate. This is about a highly praised book in the creative world that I recently picked up. The author, Steven Pressfield, is no stranger…
Paris, Texas: How fear turns love into loss
I watched Paris, Texas (1984) last week at North Park Theatre. Directed by Wim Wenders, it’s a classic of independent cinema, known for its haunting visuals, slow, contemplative storytelling, and Ry Cooder’s…
Hitting the “pause” button
Imagine pressing down on a slice of white bread. At first, it flattens completely under the weight of your hand, all the air gone, but if you stop pressing, slowly, little by little, it starts…
Sirens’ coping mechanism
Okay, I’ll let you in on a little secret: whenever a big deadline is approaching, I have this habit of binge-watching Netflix. Classic procrastination, right? Sure, but for me, it’s more like…
When it hits home: A call for action
I’ll have to admit it I was more than pleasantly surprised last week when so many of you reached out about my post, The Anatomy of Triggers: Wounds Unhealed. Honestly, I didn’t think…
The anatomy of triggers: Wounds unhealed
Triggers are often framed as personal sensitivities, something we alone need to manage. And while self-awareness is key, it’s also true that triggers are rarely random. They often stem from…
It’s cool to lose your cool: When expectations let you down
My summer is unusually busy this year—and not in the fun, “beach and road trips” kind of way. No, I’ve been stuck in a chair for hours on end, every single day. If I learned anything…