I’m not tall. Ever since I was a child, people would comment on my height. “You haven’t grown,” they’d say. No matter how well I did in school or how intelligent I was, all they saw was my height. That constant judgment made me lose confidence. I worried all the time. And yet, the people […]
For a while, I kept investing my money in a trusted bank. They spoke confidently and promised attractive benefits, assuring me that my savings would grow steadily. I worked hard to save every bit I could and deposited it with hope. But a few months later, when I checked my balance, the reality was disappointing. […]
I’ve been with this company for over 20 years. When I first started, I had big dreams—salary increases, bonuses, paid time off, recognition, awards, and promotions. I imagined a future where all my hard work would be rewarded. As time passed, I took on more and more responsibilities. The business grew, and so did my workload. […]
When I was a kid, I visited my aunt’s house. They invited me to join them for lunch. Their family was large—seven daughters and a son. The dining table had ten chairs, and the ceiling fan was fixed near one end of the table. So, only those sitting under the fan stayed cool, while the […]
No matter how hard I tried as a child, it felt like my parents were never truly satisfied. I was open and sincere with my friends, yet somehow, I couldn’t meet their expectations either. At work, despite giving my all, my supervisor remained critical. As a team leader, encouraging others to do their best often […]
My daughter was getting ready for her dance class and picked out a wrinkled shirt to wear with her pants. I asked her to iron it, but she shrugged it off, saying it didn’t matter. I insisted, telling her it would help her look more put-together. She still didn’t want to. So I asked, “What […]
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 […]
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? […]
I resigned from my job a few months ago, even though I had over 20 years of service left, holding a leadership position with a high salary. Everyone, including my family, told me it was a bad decision. They said, “Look at the people around you—they’re facing similar challenges. If they can manage, why can’t […]
When we were babies learning to walk, we fell countless times. And every time we did, our loved ones clapped, cheered, and encouraged us to get back up. It was the most privileged time of our lives, where failure was met with unconditional support. But as we grow older, the story changes. Suddenly, failure isn’t […]
