What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life? There is a lot of emphasis on living a very long life, but for me, longevity alone has never felt like the goal. What truly matters is the quality of life we live—being healthy, self-reliant, and mentally present. As we age, health …
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A Heart Full of Gratitude
What is the greatest gift someone could give you? For me, the greatest gifts have always been simple yet meaningful. I have always loved chocolates, especially from my two favorite companies, Patchi and Godiva. If not chocolates, then diamonds hold a special place in my heart. And if not diamonds, Sephora has always been a …
What We Honor, What We Reject
Who are the biggest influences in your life? Personally, I don’t really have influences in the conventional sense. There are, however, people I look up to—most notably, my father. He was an ideal person in my eyes. I have never seen anyone as remarkable as him.He had a natural ability to put people in their …
Patience, Peace & Boundaries
What skills or lessons have you learned recently? Recently, I’ve learned the skill of patience—especially with people. I’m learning not to overreact to situations, not to let overthinking take a toll on how I perceive things, and to accept people and situations as they are. Giving time and space instead of reacting emotionally has helped …
Unlearning My Emotional Habits
What could you do less of? What could I do less of? It’s a question that sounds simple, but the answers usually sit quietly in the corners of our lives, waiting for us to notice. For me, the first answer is this: taking everything to heart. One harsh tone, one careless comment, one moment of …
City of Angels : Los Angeles
Do you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it? Los Angeles during December has a gentle magic to it. The city feels slower, softer, and calmer compared to the constant rush of New York City. The weather is cool but never harsh, and there’s this bright winter light that makes even an …
The Weight of Being Sensitive in a Hard World
What is one thing you would change about yourself? People often say sensitivity is a weakness, but living with a soft heart in a sharp world is anything but easy. Being sensitive means you feel deeply — joy, pain, love, loss — all of it hits a little harder and stays a little longer. It’s …
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The Digital Disaster: Smartphones and Social Media Combined
What technology would you be better off without, why? If there is any technology I could walk away from without hesitation, it would be smartphones, especially when combined with social media. That mix has quietly damaged our peace, privacy, and confidence in ways we often overlook. Smartphones make everyone far too reachable. It does not …
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The Shade That’s Gone
What's the hardest decision you've ever had to make? Why? I wasn’t in my village when my father left this world. I wasn’t there to hold his hand, see his last smile, or say the words I had saved for someday. Seven months and five days later, the absence still lives inside me—sharp, raw, and …
Little Annoyances, Big Impact: My Pet Peeves
Name your top three pet peeves. We all have little things that can instantly bother us, things that might seem small but really affect how we feel around others. For me, it’s the everyday habits and gestures that reflect consideration, hygiene, and respect. From how someone treats a shared space to the way they carry …
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