Where Peace Finds Me

"We are all making mistakes, and we all have a chance to learn"  Someone once said,  "Mistakes and shame come as a shadow, it quietly drags you away from the best version of yourself."  At the time, as a young girl, I dismissed them with the certainty only youth can afford. My ego, towering and unshaken, insisted I was immune to such feelings. Shame, I believed, was for those who faltered too easily, for those who lacked resolve. Not me. Never me. But time has a way of unraveling our illusions. And eventually, even I would come to know the weight of that shadow. I was 17 then. It was a turning point in my life. I was offered a rare opportunity to join an event organization team, a role typically reserved for those older and more experienced. Despite my age, I proved myself through hard work and earned the trust and encouragement of those around me. At such a young age, seeing my profile picture on the main websites of the project made me proud—too proud. For a while...

" This world can be tough, but you deserve to be accepted for who you are " Society and stereotypes play a powerful role in shaping how we see ourselves and others. While it can foster a sense of order and community, there is more concerning side to this structure—one that slowly chips away at our individuality. The pressure to conform, to fit into pre-defined roles or expectations, can sometimes leave us feeling lost in a world of sameness, where our true selves struggle to be seen. The tension between who we are, who we feel and who we should be is rooted in societal norms. These standards often shape our thoughts, our self-worth, and our actions. As we can see the pressure to conform to beauty ideals. I was surprised to see how many people turn to cosmetic surgery, not out of personal desire, but to meet the expectations placed upon them. A question may ask is have we ever paused to ask ourselves: is this truly what I want, or is it what the world expects of me? That's...

"We all desire to pursue happiness, but sometimes happiness becomes merely a motivation to chase something else." Every time I take a stroll through the city, a train station, or any public space, the things that truly catch my eye aren’t the polished outfits, the woman carrying a designer handbag, or the man wearing a luxury watch. What captures my attention are the people sprinting across streets, the chaos of traffic, the overcrowded stations, and trains packed to the brim. Everyone looks so tense. Everyone seems to be in a rush. One day, I caught up with an old friend. She now holds a high position at an event company, drives a luxury car, and just purchased in a spacious apartment. From the outside, she appeared to have it all—success in both love and life. We chatted, and everything seemed light-hearted until she said something that stayed with me: “I have everything money can buy… but I can’t buy happiness.” Then, she smiled faintly. Sitting in the car, I watched her d...