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The drama, Start-Up, has been on my mind ever sinc

The drama, Start-Up, has been on my mind ever since I finished it. It has made me reflect on the unpredictability of life but the magic that can come from it when we dare step outside our comfort zones and take a risk. Oftentimes, we limit ourselves by taking no step forward. However, inaction is also a decision and even then, there are consequences.

In my most recent post, "The Beginning of an End," I share about how we make choices everyday and how when we make the wrong one, it's okay to start over. Further reflection has brought me to realize that every choice, no matter how certain we may feel about the consequence, is ultimately a risk. This is because the exact outcome will always be a mystery until we come face-to-face with it. Decisions can be scary, but never knowing the potential of a situation can be even more unfortunate.

Whatever big decision you may be facing today, don't be afraid to step into it. Starting over or beginning something is always the most difficult part, but the steps thereafter will get easier. I am excited just thinking about how amazing the world would be if you took that one step today. 🌱😊

We make many choices everyday. Sometimes they are

We make many choices everyday. Sometimes they are the right ones and sometimes, they aren't. Other times, there is no right or wrong choice, but only a matter of whether we want to accept the consequences that follow. What do you do when you make a mistake that you find difficult to overlook though?

Recently, I've been reflecting on the idea of "starting over." Although the phrase suggests beginning again, it excludes the option to relive the past. In a post I published yesterday titled "The Beginning of an End," I recount personal struggles that we may encounter when choices made become a burden. It's a piece personal to me but that I believe can be relevant to many of us. Even though we cannot reset our lives, we can choose to reset our minds. 🌱

The link is in my bio under Blog. 💌 Feel free to leave a comment and share your own story.💛

Captured here is a moment when I saw my dream come

Captured here is a moment when I saw my dream come alive. ✨ I had always wanted to explore a magical place at the ends of the earth like Byron Bay, but without a travel companion and little time, I had to make a choice of whether it was worth it. In the end, my heart was set on making my dream a reality, and so with eagerness, I set a timer to be back before the night bus arrived and hiked to this spot. This may just be a photo now, but it will forever be a memory of a dream I chased and found. 💕

Recently, I had a conversation with a friend about what our dreams are and what reaching them and our potential looks like. ☄️ Even though I've always been a dreamer, my dreams are many and often seem far-fetched. Thinking about them makes me excited and my head would get lost in the clouds, but I know what I need sometimes is really someone/something to pull me back down so I can take the necessary steps to get there instead of continuing to float.🎈 I wrote down a list of practical steps last night that will help me with the process of reaching my dreams. Perhaps I'll share them on my blog later on!

Until then, what are your dreams?! 💫 I'd love to hear them!! I believe in the power of verbalizing what we think. Let's dream big together and not let our dreams stay dreams. 💭⚡🌟👊🏻

"Who do you think about when you look out into the

"Who do you think about when you look out into the ocean?" 🌅

Have you ever been busy and yet, had the time to pause multiple times throughout the day to think about how the person you miss is doing? ⏳ Or looked out into space to wonder what that someone is up to? 💭 Or ran through said dialogue in your head or made-up conversations that you wish you could say? 💬

On Monday, I spent the day wandering around the house, looking out the window, and doing all this while missing my students. It was the first school day where I didn't see them. It had felt bittersweet. I felt relief for successfully finishing my practicum but yearned to see my students again at the same time. I wondered how they would grow up and who they would become.

Missing them made me ponder over how interesting the general concept of missing someone is: it is sorrow over loss but also joy that one looks back upon as desirable; it is disappointment over the discontinuation of a memory or relationship but also satisfaction that one wishes to continue experiencing. Missing someone can show two sides of a coin.

Who are you currently missing? 〰️ As cliche as it sounds, how lucky we are to have someone we miss in our lives. 💫🌼🐚

Sometimes I imagine what it would be like to sit i

Sometimes I imagine what it would be like to sit in this girl's place, journaling by the ocean. 🌊✨ Despite the loud sound the repeated collision of the waves made, the girl's calmness made it seem like she was surrounded by a quiet ambience instead. Perhaps the chaos around her drowned out all the other noises or it awakened her senses. It was as if she was immersed and removed from the world around her at the same time.

"And this mountain that's in front of me
will be thrown into the midst of the sea.
Through it all, through it all, my eyes are on you.
Through it all, through it all, it is well... with my soul." 🕊️

The melody of the song, "It is Well" plays in my head when I observe this photo. I am the girl sitting there. Chaos was everyday this term, but I struggled and learned to refocus my aim until the crashing waves became only a cadence. In and out, in and out - breathing reminded me of the little things that I could control. 🌿

What helps you to refocus your aim? Don't quit; you'll get there soon.💛

A question I've always wondered is how did God kno

A question I've always wondered is how did God know colours if the world had started out black and with nothing? He knew that blue would suit the sky and that its colours would change at sunset. He knew that rocks would have a variety of blacks, greens, and greys. God also knew what sounds would exist - of ocean waves, birds, the wind, and when we shuffle across the sand. He knew what smells would appear next to the ocean, the texture of pebbles beneath our feet that would affect our experience of touch, and the tastes we would come across in our daily choices of food. Our five senses bring us enjoyment and connection to the world, and God knew this at the beginning of time before it became a present fact.

I am thankful for my five senses that allowed me to enjoy this scenery! 🌅 With COVID limiting our outdoor experiences now, it is a privilege to get to go out and see, hear, smell, taste, and touch the world outside.

Which of your five senses remind you of His goodness today? 🌿🍃✨

I remember the white foam of the waves curling up

I remember the white foam of the waves curling up against the rocks in a steady momentum. 🌊 The tranquility had brought me a sense of peace. Wanting to remember it, I captured it. Today, I look back at this photo and this verse comes to mind:
"He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name's sake." - Psalms 23:3. 🤍

This verse came at a difficult time for me. The path had felt dark, but the weight of these words have been a light that's guided my path. They remind me that God is the One who refreshes my soul whenever I am weary or find it hard to rest. Oftentimes, I am not resting because I feel like I am not doing enough. I've learned, though, that it's not about leaning on my own understanding to be enough, but rather, relying on Him to make me enough. Leaning on Him means that I don't have to be paralyzed by fear to move forward because I can trust that He's guiding me. And whichever path He puts me on is not so that I would feel comfortable, but so that He would be glorified.

Whatever you are going through today, I hope you find strength and peace in knowing that God guides your every step. You can rest knowing that He knows your journey far beyond you ever will. ✨

These days, the sun has felt like it sets and rise

These days, the sun has felt like it sets and rises all too quickly. There has been so much change happening that I haven't had time to process everything yet. All I know is that with change, there are growing pains and discomfort. It almost happens in an instant and then there's no turning back. These changes can be good and lead us to a new course in life, but the hard lesson I've learned is that I cannot do it on my own. Something so unfamiliar demands a new set of perspective. I've tried leaning on my own or on others' understanding only to stumble and get lost on the path. Then, trying to get back up requires a lot of strength that I don't always have. It's only when I am at the end of my wits do I realize what I've been pushing away and acknowledge who's in control. God is the One who holds everything within His hands and for that, I am grateful. 🍃⏳

This Thanksgiving has been quieter and I'm missing the noise. Yet, even in the silence, I am grateful for those who stand by me and the One who stands for me. Happy Thanksgiving 🧡🤍 May we always find something to be grateful for, big or small.

The hours were creeping their way into dusk... and

The hours were creeping their way into dusk... and during the last few moments of golden hour, I took this shot of a father and his son who just finished surfing 🌊 🌅 It's a cherished silhouette photo because it expresses so much more than the visible interaction between them; it displays the time they spent together and the bond they have, as they quietly treaded on the smooth sand.

I love this photo because it reminds me of how we have a Heavenly Father who walks alongside us. He walks with us through the hills and valleys, our emotional rollercoaster rides, and even the times when we might feel stagnant. He carries us when we are tired and He replaces our feelings of unrest with peace. The best thing we can do everyday is to spend time with Him. ❤️

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