We all have dreams and goals we want to achieve. But sometimes, we stumble and face failure repeatedly. What do we do then? Often, we feel like giving up, thinking every step forward will only bring more setbacks. Imagine you’re on a road trip to your favorite destination, but every traffic signal you encounter is […]
Lately, I’ve come to a deep realization: for much of my life, I’ve longed for people to understand, appreciate, and love me. I’ve even asked those closest to me, family, friends, and loved ones, to express their affection more openly. But there were times when that love was withheld or didn’t come in the way […]
A few years ago, I was working night duties at a hospital. Two senior consultants alternated in the ICU. One of them was everyone’s favourite—warm, generous, always treating the team to dinner and making the night shifts easier. The other was strict, constantly pointing out mistakes, and not very approachable. Naturally, we preferred working with […]
I had been eagerly waiting for the weekend. Saturday night was party time—dinner at 11 p.m., and we came home really late. But no worries, right? It was Sunday the next day. I slept in that morning and skipped breakfast. It was my day to relax. No work, no responsibilities. We had lunch outside and went […]
We often hear the word abuse—what does it really mean? It’s treating someone with cruelty or violence, often repeatedly. But let’s reflect on what we’re doing to ourselves. Using insulting language and tearing down someone’s confidence is a form of abuse. What kind of treatment are we giving ourselves? How do we talk to ourselves? […]
