My Musings

As I've gotten older, I've come to understand the true value of time. How I spend it and who I spend it with has become increasingly important. I'm now very selective about the relationships I invest in, avoiding surface-level interactions that lack substance. There's a significant opportunity cost in terms of what else I could be doing with that time and energy. I've learned that you don't need a vast number of relationships to feel fulfilled. Most people, myself included, find that having a handful of deep, meaningful connections is …

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Knowing you're not okay is one thing, but avoiding those feelings teaches your brain they're dangerous. When we avoid our feelings, our brain thinks there's a threat. This habit makes us believe that painful emotions are something to be scared of, setting us up for emotional fragility and pain. It’s like constantly walking on eggshells, afraid of the next emotional blow-up. Instead, teach your brain that difficult emotions aren't dangerous by talking about them honestly with yourself and others. This change tells your brain these feelings …

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