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What am I here to learn?
Life has a way of placing mirrors in front of us—sometimes in the form of discomfort, sometimes in the form of pain. The things that...

Make work fun! (5 years of @bloomincrisis)
Today marks the five-year anniversary of Bloom in Crisis, and I’ve got to admit: after all this time, I’m still working on understanding...

The joy of being a girl
On International Women’s Day this year, I want to honor the little girl in me. The girl who used to be stubborn, impulsive, and restless....


Feeling overwhelmed?
I hear you. Close your eyes. Project yourself onto your mind screen. Take a deep breath. Tune in. Observe yourself, and listen to your...


If you love someone
If you love someone, love them tenderly. Love them in a way that speaks directly to their soul, reassuring them that even in their lowest...

Let life be a ballad
I used to fear ballads, for they stirred emotions too deep in me. I used to fear dramas, for I had no reign over my tears. You know, when...


Goodbye, Year of the Dragon.
Thank you for all the unexpected lessons and invaluable guidance. For being tough yet incredibly patient. For giving me opportunities to...


What is intimacy?
What comes to mind when you hear the word "intimacy"? Is it the gentle touch tracing the curve of your neck? The unspoken conversation...

Should I follow my heart or my mind?
Isn’t this the everyday dilemma we all face? Your mind thinks it’s too risky; your heart feels caged. Your mind says it knows what’s best...


How can I heal from a broken heart?
( “What if I lose the one I love?” - Part 2 ) Here you are, back at the same old crossroads again. Down the chosen path. Alone. Let the...


What if I lose the one I love?
Finding yourself at the intersection of a crossroads, you pause. Standing by your side is the one you’ve loved so deeply, and ahead are...


What yoga is not
If you know me, you probably know I can talk endlessly about how yoga has changed my life. But setting aside what yoga is (which I find...


What is the truth?
Simple question, but not always simple to answer, is it? How convenient it would be to associate truth with what we know. My truth, your...


The most misunderstood love of all
Then one day, you stop denying the existence of this love. The kind of love that’s always there when you feel lonely and stuck. When...


How can I overcome the dark night of the soul?
Be strong The dark night of the soul isn’t for the faint of heart. You experience it for a reason, and that reason is for you to be...


If we were grains of sand on Earth
If the Milky Way were the Earth and each of us a grain of sand, would we form one giant pyramid harder to make but made to stand, or...


What if I’ll never make it?
What if they were right when they said you’d never make it? What if you start believing it? What if you’re right that you don’t have what...


Why can’t I let go of this negative energy?
It’s frustrating, isn’t it? We hear ‘let go’ all the time, but ironically, that phrase can be misleading, leaving us feeling stuck...


31. late blooming flower
and at this moment i feel like there’s no more reason to hide 31. It’s not the end of an era or the beginning of a new one, but I love...


How do I have faith in love again?
Isn’t it terrifying to ponder the 'what ifs'? “What if everything goes wrong? What if I’m not ready? What if I’m abandoned again? What if...


Is love worth fighting for?
Do you really need to fight? Love is intrinsic to you. When you think you need to fight for it, you subconsciously assume it exists...


How can I let go of someone I love?
Love, and you will let go. Think of it like breathing. If you keep holding onto the air and resist breathing out, you will suffocate. You...


Why is it so hard for me to get back to where I was?
When I was little, I used to be so flexible that when I did a backbend, my feet could easily touch my nose. I was always the appointed...


Why would I want to feel again if feeling causes me pain?
I get it. Emotionally detaching helps us shield ourselves from what our mind convinces us are ‘unnecessary distractions’ so we can keep...
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