Today marks my mother’s 74th birthday, and as I sit down to write this, I find myself filled with a quiet kind of gratitude. It’s the kind that settles deep inside when you realize how far someone has come and how much they’ve endured just to be here today. My mother has seen more than… Continue reading Happy 74th Birthday, Mama!
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When Life Reminds Us How Fragile It Truly Is
I heard last week that someone I once worked with has passed away. We weren’t particularly close, but back in those long office days, we shared moments—small conversations, quick laughs over work jokes, the usual rhythm of colleagues. I thought she was fine. I didn’t even know she had been sick. Maybe I missed any… Continue reading When Life Reminds Us How Fragile It Truly Is
Church Tax in Germany: Faith, Money, and the Quiet Exodus
In Germany, being part of a recognized religious institution—mainly the Catholic or Protestant church—comes with a financial commitment known as the Kirchensteuer, or church tax. It’s a unique system that’s been in place for decades, and it surprises many, especially newcomers or those not deeply involved in religious life. While for some it’s just another… Continue reading Church Tax in Germany: Faith, Money, and the Quiet Exodus
There Is a Time for Everything
I have always believed that everything in life happens at the right time. But I won’t deny that I often question the timeline I have. Sometimes, it feels like everything I want is always delayed. I plan, I work hard, I set goals, and yet things don’t always unfold when I expect them to. It… Continue reading There Is a Time for Everything
