Don’t think. In a crucial moment, there is only one way; forward. In this case, continuing to breathe.

Don’t let your insecurity turn you into a person you don’t want to be. Someone who’s more critical. Someone who’s afraid to ask questions. Someone who’s easily offended.

Having snorkeled before, I entered the water confidently, but soon water seeped into my goggles. While adjusting them, I unintentionally took in saltwater, turning my refreshing exploration into a burning sinus safari. At that time the heavens decided to join in on the mockery and a strong rain fell down. Choppy water led to a…

Were you honest? In a moment of discomfort did you say what you believed or what you thought they wanted to hear? Did you let yourself be seen?

The Phantom Tollbooth is the best book I read this year. Not minorly influenced by the fact that it’s incredibly nostalgic since my first exposure to it was from my mom who read it aloud to me when I was 6. Here are a few, only a few since if I were to include all…