Somewhere in the midst of a grassy field is a patch of daisies starting to bloom, joining the symphony of spring flowers, small but significant. The seeds have laid dormant through winter, and these flowers of the field are now ready to face the sunshine.
Category Archives: Life lessons
Lessons from the Lift: Finding Peace, Perspective and Perseverance when you are stuck
I got stuck in a lift a few days ago. It was a one hour ordeal. It was not the best day of the week already, and as I entered the lift and realised it didn’t close properly nor could open, I had to face the reality – the reality of getting stuck in a lift for some time till help comes.
The thing about this incident is that it reminded me of some issues in my life I had been stuck in for ages, that I would rather not have been reminded of it. But a mini miracle happened that day, and rather than going down the usual spiral of negative thought patterns – this time – I managed to find some gems and life lessons through this harmless ordeal.
God’s 555 book: Grace underserved yet given freely
I been having an unusual wrestling match with God.
Having grown up as someone disciplined upbringing wise, I always understood the reward system very well, but find it hard to accept grace for myself.
When you have to restart from zero: Finding perspective in the midst of loss and devouring
I stayed in the home of an elderly couple about 2 years ago. It was a beautiful experience, one that I will not easily forget. One of the highlights of staying with people who have gone through way more years than you, is the opportunity to sit and listen to their stories.
A letter to my younger self: 5 things I wish that my younger anxious self knew
I’ve crossed the 30+ mark in life. And when you’ve crossed that mark, people say life takes a bit more of a stabilizing turn. I think its true. Maybe it’s because one has learned more and wised up. Or maybe it’s because I have started caring less about the things that don’t matter so much.
Paperheart Pieces 