I just returned from helping a Vietnamese family who suffered flood damage from the typhoon. Seeing them look so much brighter and more energetic than last month fills my heart with joy and warmth. I am realizing the preciousness of my daily life, and I am trying to...

I felt a little low, so I went to a local market. Seeing the street vendors in the Vietnamese market living so busily and full of life gave me energy. I will focus on right now and live through the...

Lately, I’ve been feeling a strong reluctance to work, which is causing holes in my usual responsibilities. I am taking a moment to acknowledge and accept this feeling. ‘This is my mind right now; I truly don’t feel like it’ and then I will try...

I am suffering because of conflicts of interest in my work at the company. Coordinating with clients and other teams is not easy. I acknowledge that this is difficult, and I will do what I can. This, too, shall...

I notice when feelings like “This is hard” or “I am worried” arise, and I pause to observe them. Although it is challenging to remain awake and present here and now, I am choosing to make a fresh start, beginning...