come, stay and let's talk. it's a good day to be alive
gradually, I am making the climb
towards the apex veiled in clouds.
I have tumbled and fell,
and I know I will make the same mistakes,
but at least I know where I am headed to.
it’s a climb that matters,
not that “being at a small spot at the top”
learning to drink water in between
and look after fellow colleagues
is part of the journey
to the end.
7.13.2023
I want to actively change.
I want to start more conversations.
who knows, we are all caged in silence,
yearning for a magical breakthrough
to touch each other’s deepest thoughts.
In all I do, I want to build towards my values.
I want to protect the weak,
respect each person’s dignity,
and discover the beauty of both old and new.
I may have constraints,
but with my will, wit, and wisdom,
and with help of like-minded people,
I will pave my way to these virtues.
If I successfully do these,
I will have lived an awesome life.
7.12.2023
I snorted a dust of ground coffee
accidentally as I made cold brew coffee
it was already close to my bed time,
but it was too late at the time
I went to bed, lied awake for eternity
work up, felt like my head was empty
hopefully today a luck will follow,
we will see what it will be tomorrow.
7.11.2023
from the shadows,
I started to see a breaking of darkness,
and through its crevasse,
a glimpse of warm, soft light.
as my heart beamed with gratitude,
I marveled at all things as they are.
then I bowed my head, not with a defeat,
but with a humble heart
to carry on.
7.10.2023
let’s learn from our experience
and grow from here and now
all that remains of the past
are the shadows that make us feel
sometime melancholy or happy
perhaps we can still live a meaningful life
without too much attachment to happiness.
7.9.2023
pour all your heart and mind
into your work
breath with the air of your work
and see from your work.
own everything of your present moment.
learn from past mistakes
and overcome your shame and guilt.
dream higher for your future
and brace for an unexpected impact.
keep pouring,
it will be worthwhile.
7.8.2023
no more thoughts,
no more concerns,
no more shortcuts.
it’s just a stream of hammering
as irons clash sparking lights,
we will all see
what we have in our hands.
7.7.2023
remember the difficult times;
appreciate the lessons it gave you.
remember the star in the dark sky;
it still shines brightly within you.
hold on to your iron principles
and smile with the lightness of the sky
7.6.2023
life’s rhythm became the rhythm of rowing.
if you ask me to define happiness,
I’d say it can also be found in suffering.
that is, if such thing leads to meaningfulness.
the more I fought and struggled for life,
the more I felt to my bones how precious it is
7.5.2023
it’s not just about the race,
but a way of living.
to dedicate your waking moment
to aspire to see the best version,
the essence of all superficial beings,
it is worthwhile art to aspire for.
7.4.2023
Ralph with Coffee 
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