Life Reflections
The Geography of Kindness: Finding Humanity in Everyday Encounters
During our recent move to Jeju Island, amidst the stress of relocation and adapting to a new environment, something unexpected became our anchor: the
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The Here, the Now, the Miracle, the Poem
I’m grappling with the mystery Of how to live a life With joy and generosity a presence gentle and kind Forgiving mistakes from
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What is Home?
A New Beginning on Jeju Island We have just moved into our new home on Jeju Island, just a few kilometers north of Seogwipo,
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Life’s Beautiful Imperfections: A Liberation Story
The Liberation of Letting Go Perfect skin. Perfect job. Perfect spouse. We chase these mirages relentlessly, don’t we? But here’s a liberating truth: life
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Beginner’s Mind: The Art of Seeing Anew
Shoshin (初心) is a word from Zen Buddhism meaning “beginner’s mind.” It refers to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions
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Rolling with the Punches
So I’m 198 centimeters tall. But most of the time, when asked by a security guard at the bank or a street vendor or
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From “What day is it today?” to “What month is it again?”
Where are we supposed to be? Last year in February, we were supposed to travel to Vietnam and ended up in Chiang Mai Thailand
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Learn from the Best, and the Worst: A Publishing Journey
The Path of Patience Publishing my third book has been an exercise in patience and personal growth. While the editing process flowed smoothly with
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Smashing Bugs
It’s 3 am in the morning. I wake up from something tickling my arm. Or is it just an itch? Or maybe I’m not
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The Smartphone Instagram World
Like most travelers today, I carry a smartphone that has become an indispensable companion. In Vietnam, it serves as my translator, my guide, and