Tag: journaling
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It Takes a Village — But Who Holds the Village Up?
“She has nobody” These were the words I heard from my brother when I had already said no to my sister. I changed my mind and plans to accommodate everyone again – because I love them. Became the babysitter again – the children love me and I do love them so much. So last week,…
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Is This It?
Burnout, identity, and the life I had learned to endure. The expectations that kept moving, the standards that never seemed satisfied — what really was the point? Was it worth losing myself? Did I want to continue living like this for the rest of my life? I did not like the answer, because who was…
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I Felt Happy — And Could Not Say It Out Loud
I felt happy – and I could not say it out loud. Not even to myself. It was a slow Saturday morning – I had gotten out of bed, showered, done my skin care and had taken a moment to sit down and reflect. As I wrote down how I was feeling, I noticed the…
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Aim at Nothing, You Hit Nothing: Why Alignment Matters More Than Goals
A single line from a film stopped me in my tracks: “Aim at nothing, and you hit nothing.” Not because it was profound — but because I finally understood what it wasn’t talking about. This reflection explores why aiming inward matters more than New Year goals.
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From Ranting on Paper to Journaling With Purpose
Do you have a way to process your thoughts and feelings at the end of each day? I do! For years, journaling has been my outlet. My notebooks were full of rants, dreams, raw emotions, and half-finished thoughts. It was cathartic — but it often left me stuck. I could pour everything onto the page,…
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When the Lens is Cracked, Even the Sun Looks Dangerous!
“When the lens is cracked, even the sun looks dangerous.” I said this to a friend earlier this week after she shared a frustrating experience with someone we both know. On the surface, this person’s reaction to a simple disagreement seemed extreme—but as we peeled back the layers, something became clear. I told my friend,…
Koya Nkrumah 