for once, think about now.
forget what has passed
and peer into possibilities
the present can change
more than what you are used to.
have a courage to change
the world will follow.
7.16.2023
Tag: life
Whale
to catch a whale,
I need to let go a few things:
the comfort of a silent room,
the fullness of my belly,
and shading my eyes
away from the redoubtable creature.
once I identify the whale
fear will overwhelm
my awaken mind,
and before it freezes my mind,
I need to dive in
and dance with the whale.
7.15.2023
Puzzle
life is a puzzle.
one after another
we face a problem to solve.
I am stuck in this one
and have been so for a while
how do I overcome myself?
too much introspection
too much pressure don’t do much justice.
find a way for loving the others
while loving myself
is one of the hardest problem i see.
7/14/2023
Step
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
Change
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
Sleep
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
Slide
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
Learn
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
Pouring
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
Mold
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
Ralph with Coffee 
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