Not my circus, not my monkeys

“Not my circus, not my monkeys” – the wonderfully apt Polish proverb perfectly captures the art of maintaining emotional boundaries. Frankly, not every problem needs to become our three-ring spectacle. In life’s grand circus, we often find ourselves...

It’s amazing

So much occurs each day that we take for granted: a meal, the cross-walk attendant who always greets and smiles, an unexpected, well-thought-of service. Yet, so much of that goes unnoticed. Every day is filled with amazing things; the issue is our inability to...

Stop, smell the roses

In our fast-paced world, we often forget to be. We rush from one task to another, and our minds are constantly elsewhere. But what if the secret to productivity lies in being more present? Presence isn’t just about stopping to smell the roses; it’s about...

Beyond dwelling

Dwell: to linger over, to live in the past. But what value does it hold? Little to none. Dwelling is the art of being stuck, replaying what cannot be changed, trapped in ‘what ifs’ and ‘was.’ Yet, consider the alternative: living in the...

Chasing shadows and experiences

Eclipse fever hit! From North America to Europe, the sun played hide-and-seek. For some, it was a celestial blackout; for others, it was just a cosmic dimming. Enthusiasts ventured far, armed with gadgets and gizmos, hearts pounding with the same rhythm of...