Today, something happened that stayed with me long after we left the restaurant. What was supposed to be a simple family meal turned into a moment that tested my patience, my emotions, and my beliefs about kindness. We were sitting at our table, enjoying the meal and each other’s company. Our little daughter, who is… Continue reading A Lesson in Kindness and Rising Above Cruelty
Tag: Compassion
The Curious Pull of Schadenfreude
There is a strange feeling that often sits quietly in human nature, one that we rarely admit out loud but almost everyone has experienced. It is the small sense of satisfaction that arises when someone else faces a setback, especially if that person seemed too fortunate, too confident, or too untouchable. The Germans gave this… Continue reading The Curious Pull of Schadenfreude
Why People Who Aren’t Happy With Themselves Are Mean to Others
It’s not always easy to understand why people treat others badly. Sometimes it seems like certain people are just mean for no reason. But if you look closer, a pattern often shows up. Many of the people who are harsh, cruel, or quick to put others down are actually struggling with something inside themselves. They’re… Continue reading Why People Who Aren’t Happy With Themselves Are Mean to Others
A Paper Bag of Jollibee and a Broken Heart
I came across a post on Facebook that quickly went viral. It told the story of a woman who had just given birth under heartbreaking circumstances. She labored for sixteen hours. Sixteen long, painful hours—alone. No mother, no sister, no best friend’s hand to hold. No husband’s voice to soothe her fears. Just the sterile… Continue reading A Paper Bag of Jollibee and a Broken Heart
It’s Not All About You
Somewhere along the road of growing up, many of us get caught in a mindset that quietly whispers, “I’m the center of this story.” We don’t always say it out loud. Often, we don’t even realize we’re thinking it. But we move through the world as though other people’s actions are about us, as though… Continue reading It’s Not All About You
Are People Inherently Good or Evil?
This question has been debated for centuries, and the answer isn’t as simple as choosing one side. Human nature is complex, shaped by both biology and experience. Some believe people are born good, with kindness and empathy wired into us. Others argue that selfishness and cruelty are just as natural. The truth is, we have… Continue reading Are People Inherently Good or Evil?
Everyone Has a Story
Every person we pass on the street, every stranger we barely notice, every friend, every loved one—each carries a story within them. Some stories are beautiful, filled with joy and laughter, where life unfolds smoothly, and good fortune seems to follow like a shadow. Others are woven with pain, moments of heartbreak, or battles fought… Continue reading Everyone Has a Story
Dreams for My Little Belle: A Future Filled with Promise and Possibility
As I cradle my little Belle in my arms, I am filled with a profound sense of wonder and possibility. The weight of her tiny form is both a reminder of how much she still has to grow and a symbol of the vast future that lies ahead. In this quiet moment, as she snuggles… Continue reading Dreams for My Little Belle: A Future Filled with Promise and Possibility
