Who is your soulmate? (Zodiac Signs)
An intuitive look at the soul mates of each sign in the present and future; and possible scenarios of why, how and where they are going to meet in the next lifetime. Continue Reading…
Relationship
Our inner sanctuary, our moon sign self
In a previous article, I explained about a Japanese proverb that tells that a person has three (3) faces: One that they show to the public – their public image; the second face is one that they show to their friends, family and close ties; and the third is their true selves – one that … Read more
Deflect criticism by nurturing your three-faced self
How do you want others to see you? Are you showing the real you in public? Is it bad or hypocritical if you show a more restraint or more jovial version of you to other people? The Japanese proverb tells that a person has three (3) faces: One that they show to the public – … Read more
#QuarantinePoem: Amour étrange
“L’amour est la poésie des sens” -Honoré de Balzac. This is how a fiction turns to prose then to poetry, when a love expressed becomes an ephemeral word to a mind that sojourns elsewhere. This has nothing to do with Depeche Mode. HOW could silence be this noisy… this loud… Speaking … Read more
Loving unconditionally: Silence as a love language
They say, a key to a harmonious relationship with your loved one or your partner is understanding their love language. According to American author Gary Chapman, there are five love languages that humans use to express their love, appreciation, or commitment to another person. These five languages are: 1). Quality time or spending time with … Read more
This is a story of our mothers
I. HOPE Lucy got married at the age of fifteen. Within that year, she gave birth to her eldest daughter. Within six years she already had four children. Her husband who was a few years her senior had a good job but did not provide enough for his growing family. He was overwhelmed by paternal … Read more
To move on is to stay in the present
Knowing about the five stages of grief may not make things any better or easier. In fact, the cycle can turn into a “comfort zone” for one who is not aware that there is a better way to deal with grief. Grief from relationship breakups or losing a loved one may be on a different … Read more
He is sorry but not sorry? That’s a red flag!
I recently met someone: He was everything a fairy tale protagonist falls short of description: He has those penetrating, enigmatic eyes; smile that could make my heart skip a beat at every flash; way with words so smooth, the mulberry worms would fluster; those hands so strong and big, they could hold all planets in … Read more
A near death experience: perspective of the bereaved
My mother has transitioned four days before Christmas of 2018. It was sudden yet anticipated for, at least by me, because the last few months and weeks, I just knew something inevitable was looming. I have had this knowing that mom was going, but to a certain extent, I was not acknowledging it. Possibly I … Read more
When waiting becomes toxic
Quitting a job? Wait until a new one comes by. Want to find love? Wait for the right person. Feeling something is wrong with the body? Wait for more symptoms to show before going for a check-up. Why do we wait when we can do things now? Why do we procrastinate? Does waiting shield us … Read more