Having a child makes you a mother. Being someone’s child makes you a daughter or a son. Having a sibling makes you a sister or a brother. Certain identities are clearly defined, fixed and irreversible, while others are fluid and constantly evolving. We forge our identity largely based on existing frameworks to claim our place in society and experience a sense of belonging. At what point does one identity begin to take over another? … Shaping identity
Some wake early to sit in silence. To hear the birds sing and the leaves rustle as morning seeps into day. To connect with their senses and observe the subtle change in seasons, the smell of the wind and the glow of new morning light. Some wake early to drink their first cup of coffee or tea in silence. To read or to write. Or meditate. We often fail to notice the beauty in everyday when going about our daily business. … Morning routines and rituals
Happiness is something humans endlessly seek within their lives. Whether it is the rush of buying something new or the release of dopamine triggered by incoming mail, we all seek instant gratification at one point or another to help us feel good. But long-term, lasting happiness does not come easily. It is also entirely unreliable and can disappear or melt away at any given moment, without warning. Chasing happiness is a tiring process to endure with no guarantee that one will ever find it. … On happiness
ALMA BONGER 