There are so many things stacked against us… each one of us. There is no one person or group of people excluded. No matter what subgroup of human being you identify yourself as, you and the world is against you. The world says that beauty is thin and fair-skinned. You hate yourself because your image… Continue reading You v.s. You + the world
Tag: self
Be the Protagonist
Today's inspiration from Rumi is about being the center of your own stories. “Don’t be satisfied with stories. How things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.” Rumi It's so easy to get wrapped up into the drama of others. It's like a magnet that draws us into every detail to a point where we… Continue reading Be the Protagonist
Seeking freedom
Today's inspiration from Rumi is about seeking freedom. “Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open.” Rumi I heard a story about a set of twin boys who were born to a drug addicted mother and an alcoholic father. One brother got himself out of the situation by focusing on school… Continue reading Seeking freedom
Your path
I've come across many times where I wished I didn't have to go through an event or situation. High school was one of the event of my life that I wished I could have had an understudy play my part and I just watch from the sidelines. The Rumi quote I'd like to write about… Continue reading Your path
Inspiration from Rumi
I want to start a series called Inspiration from Rumi. Rumi, born in 1207, was an influential Persian poet, who shared his knowledge through poems and prose. I think his writing is profound and needs to be continuously shared. I want to center some posts around some of his notable quotes and I want to… Continue reading Inspiration from Rumi
Free will
I had a high school teacher once tell me, "you know, you can just say no." She was referring to saying no to my classmates that I allow to copy my work. She wanted me to stick up for myself and tell them that i did not appreciate them copying or I did not want… Continue reading Free will