P-chan's messy head
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Year-end is a scary thought, and yet, who wouldn’t want this year to be over already? At the same time, 2021 will be a busy one and perhaps even vague and unpredictable. Nations will be recovering from grief and an economic downturn. E-commerce and remote work will hit the market more than ever because people Read More …
Having studied the economy, some politics and modern pop culture in the last two months, I find myself stumped and mad. In fact, I don’t know how to describe the love-hate relationship that I now have with social media—Instagram in particular. It often feels like I’m trying to reach out to new friends that don’t Read More …
The German translation for ‘Orkan’ is, in fact, a hurricane. However, without the sea and water, I can’t call this wind a hurricane. However, it’s one of the worst I’ve ever experienced in Calgary (49 km/phr). Obviously, listening to my partner complain about Calgary and Alberta-related stuff gives me anxiety. And he won’t ever stop. Read More …
As October went by in a glimpse, I can at least say my productivity level has been satisfactory despite the necessary distraction, such as my dog in need of attention. You must be cruel if you can resist the puppy eyes of a golden retriever. I need to resist procrastination, which is often caused by Read More …
Something struck me hard when I read a particular passage in Thich Nhat Hanh’s The Art of Communicating. Bad communication or the lack thereof sums up perhaps 70% of my problems or sufferings. Buddhist books are often written in such a peaceful and straightforward way that you feel like you’re reading a children’s book for Read More …
Six weeks of meditation merely show little progress. I say little even though my focus and sense of calm have improved. When you do Vipassana and don’t follow the five precepts, your meditation will be weak. There are moments I’m obsessed with the calm, especially in the morning—getting up at 7:30 a.m. when my dog Read More …
I joined a self-publishing school’s 10-day webinar by chance. The founders and hosts have confirmed what I already knew, but they taught me the terms, techniques and tips that will be useful at some point. They’ve delivered good value to their new members by offering this course. The encouragement and motivation are invaluable, but how Read More …
No, I didn’t expect the first day of September to be like this. The day was fine to start with, but you can’t always have control over your days. A week ago, I promised myself and a friend to do the 10-day Vipassana course at home. I’m seven days in, but I can’t say I’m Read More …
My former massage therapist once told me that she grew up with therapists for parents. Her parents were clear on raising the children free from suppressed emotions. As a result, she turned out to be quite the expressive lady, sometimes bossy, without intending to be so. She told me that she’d asked her husband to Read More …
My friend called me from Thailand a few weeks back to send some positive vibes. She has always struck me as a strong, opinionated woman. I said that last year she went back home and spent almost nine months at a meditation retreat to work on herself. I wonder how many months or years I Read More …
