A quiet pause that changes everything It was just a normal evening. I was walking home after training, headphones in, the city buzzing around me. Then suddenly, I looked up. The sky was painted in soft shades of pink and purple, and for a moment, everything slowed down. I stopped in my tracks. No rush, […]
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Aug
Aug
The First Time I Picked Up Frankl’s Book I still remember the moment I first opened Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning. I was curled up in the corner of a library, one of those quiet afternoons when you’re just looking for something to inspire you. Honestly, I thought it was going to be just […]
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Jul
Jul
Recently, I listened to an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Podcast featuring Charles “Raz” Ingrasci, a key figure in the Hoffman Institute, and I was immediately drawn into the conversation. Alongside Raz was actor Orlando Bloom, who shared how his experience with the Hoffman Process helped him transform not only his inner life but also […]
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Jul
Jul
In an age of global uncertainty, climate anxiety, mental health challenges, and societal division, many of us are quietly asking: What is my role in all of this? Why am I here? How can I help create a better world? Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose offers a profound, clear answer: […]
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Jul
Jul
Most mornings, before the world wakes up and my phone starts buzzing, I sit in stillness. It’s just me, my breath, and a few quiet minutes to connect. Over time, this small practice has become the most important part of my day. I used to think I needed something dramatic to feel better—green juices, intense […]
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Jun
Jun
There is something lovely about Sundays. A space between what has passed and what is yet to come. As someone who trains seriously for endurance sports, Sundays are also when I push my body hard. But alongside physical training, I see this day as a spiritual reset, a quiet ritual to nourish my spirit, reflect, […]
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Jun
Jun
Tonight, I wrapped up my second training session of the day—swimming practice with Coach Khoa at 8 PM. As I walked home and sat down to unwind, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride. It’s hard to describe the calm that follows a tough but fulfilling workout. Today’s session was full of leg drills and […]
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Jun
Jun
Each day begins the same way: a quiet moment, a cup of green tea, and a deep breath. I believe how we start our mornings sets the tone for everything that follows. This is my story—a glimpse into the rituals that help me stay grounded, energised, and inspired. Whether you’re an athlete, a busy professional, […]
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May
May
It rained a lot on Saturday night in Hatinh, my hometown. In fact, it poured. The kind of heavy rain that turns roads into rivers and whispers quietly of change. By morning, I learned from the news that many farmers had lost their crops to the unexpected flood. Flooding isn’t typical for this time of […]
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May
May
There’s a unique kind of peace that comes with going home. Not just to a house or a familiar place, but to the heart of where we come from — to the meals that nourish our bodies and souls, the people who’ve watched us grow, and the memories that quietly shape us into who we […]