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...

Hours in a day

“There aren’t enough hours in the day.” How often have you uttered this phrase, lamenting your inability to complete tasks? The truth is, we all have the same 24 hours. The difference lies in how we use them. The real culprits robbing us of time are:...

Siren song of your true north

External expectations, societal norms, and well-meaning advice bombard us daily. But what if the key to fulfillment lies in tuning out this noise and listening to our inner voice? Mary Oliver’s poem “The Journey” beautifully captures this struggle....

What time are you in?

Time isn’t just about ticking clocks and packed calendars. The ancient Greeks recognized two types of time: “chronos” (measured time) and “kairos” (deep, qualitative time). While we’re often slaves to chronos, true transformation...

Art in simplicity

We’re drowning in a sea of more. More commitments, more possessions, more information. Yet, we feel less satisfied, less fulfilled, less… everything. Bruce Lee, the martial arts legend, wisely said, “It is not daily increase but daily decrease. Hack...