When I was young, until recently in my thirties, there were no deaths in my family. And I was almost convinced, although absurd, that there could be no death in my family. I felt blessed and privileged and often thank God for his safekeeping, although we were unworthy. I have lost some friends in the … Read more
The sun, at least for this year, seems to be waning a little. Autumn is here. It is time for harvesting paddy rice in different parts of the world, at least in the countryside where I spent my childhood. I gazed out at my window while sipping hot water in the morning. I could sense … Read more
Sing me the sad song, but I’ll focus on finding hope in the sadness in the hopelessness of life. A reminder of my nothingness, but finding joy in the midst of it all. I’m melancholic at heart, but unforgiving and willing to go on in life. Ironically, sometimes I find comfort in the sadness of … Read more
Not far isn’t sufficient. It is not reaching the goal nor finishing well. Yet it also means one is in the race or gaining momentum towards something worthy. Sometimes faith is just trusting the process, even if we can’t feel it. Faith is beyond the knowledge, understanding, and wisdom of this world. Thus, it appears … Read more