The fear of falling in Love I imagine could be like skydiving. It’s initially scary to jump into a free fall not knowing what is going to happen but you jump anyway. It can be scary and exhilarating, but you enjoy the view and with some luck, the parachute opens.

“Don't subscribe to other people's definition of "fun". Fun doesn't have to mean drinking, partying and socialising. Fun can be a night in alone, getting lost in a book, a deep conversation, a walk, creating art, playing music or doing your work.” - Unknown

Having self compassion means, holding space for your own feelings and allowing yourself to feel them freely. You did the best you could with the resources you had at the time. Not everyone handles conflict and stress the same way. Also, not everyone was taught how to self regulate when it comes to emotions. 

At the end of the day, the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself. If you are constantly chasing men or are dependent on their attention to make you feel good about yourself, you’ll be greatly disappointed in life. Love yourself first and the rest will follow.

Life can be magical, as if every thought, action and word you speak will help you manifest your outer reality like ripples on a pond of clear water. The Universe listens to your prayers, and it always has your back.

Letting go of grudges is for you, no one else. Forgivess is also for you. Sometimes we ask ourselves why did this happen to me? When in fact we should be asking ourselves, “What is this trying to teach me?”.

Asking for forgiveness and saying sorry is important and a sign of maturity. It’s more important to keep the peace rather than letting your ego rule you.

I attribute the maturity I gained these past 3-4 years from my best friends’ real talk, tough love and honest advice. It’s not always pretty and there were moments I would get upset because the truth hurts. However, I always end up going back to my tough love friends and those that challenge me to be better. I ensure the people around me are growth oriented, and like the way growth looks on me as well.

You always have a choice in this lifetime. You can choose the easy way out, to stick in your comfort zone and repeat the same patterns or cycles like a sitcom, drinking in the same bar every night or you can challenge yourself from having a Fixed Mindset to choose a Growth Mindset. On one hand with a Growth Mindset, you have the option to stick to that diet, to move to another city, to work a different job, to meet new friends outside your usual circle and to improve your skills. On the other hand you can choose to stay the same forever in your comfort zone.

Pretty privilege is a societal phenomenon wherein those who are deemed “attractive” are also automatically assumed to be more trustworthy and kind. Whether or not we admit that we are In fact biased towards more attractive people has been proven by various psychological studies.

Depression is a word thrown around a lot these days which I believe is misunderstood. It is a stigma that must be shed light on. First of all,  I believe the very definition of Depression versus Clinical Depression should be explained and destigmatized. Clinical depression is defined to be a lifelong condition and is technically a disability, whereas ordinary depression or sadness is fleeting.

Hobbies and even pets that make you happy are like the corner of the Universe where you can find your own space of sweet solitude. Even if at times, I can’t find an outdoorsy friend who wants to travel, dive, or hike, I don’t allow that to stop me. Do things alone, do it scared, and do it for you.

Suicide is the most crippling event a family can suffer through. I believe many families don’t know how to properly grieve because it can be an isolating and shameful experience. Families often lie about what happened during the event someone commits suicide because it is perceived as “shameful” . I think it’s fair to say it’s no single person’s fault when suicide occurs. The problem really lies with the Stigma surrounding Mental Health, as well as the lack of proper healthcare and Psychological First Aid offered to individuals with a mental health condition.