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
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The Best Compliment I’ve Ever Received: “You Are a Racehorse”
Compliments come and go, but some stay with us forever. They don’t just make us smile for a moment; they shift something deep inside us. The best ones don’t flatter—they reveal. When my previous supervisor told me, “You are a racehorse,” I didn’t know what to say. It was my first job in Germany, my… Continue reading The Best Compliment I’ve Ever Received: “You Are a Racehorse”
Happy Birthday, Manang Cezil!
Today, we celebrate you. If there’s one thing you have mastered in life, it’s the art of choosing peace over conflict. While I used to let my emotions take over, saying the meanest things just to feel better, you showed me another way. You never throw words carelessly. In fact, you’re so tight-lipped in tense… Continue reading Happy Birthday, Manang Cezil!
