come, stay and let's talk. it's a good day to be alive
know that you will be okay
even if you give this portion of yourself
a portion of your time and attention
and the other will be content in knowing
we have shared something together.
suffering may be the inevitable
for all of us
but let us make it endurable
as we live on the earth together.
7.28.2023
as if opening a plugged sink hole,
I opened my attention to others.
as if a visiting storm, words flew by.
I stood and caught them all,
trying to read what it means underneath.
they were concerned.
they were frustrated.
they were reminiscing.
when I saw them,
they saw me seeing them.
and it was a good feeling
like a clear quiet sun ray after the storm.
7.27.2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
let there be light, warmth, and love.
let us dream, understand, and embrace.
regardless of what we have gone through,
let us smile and greet each other.
let us breath freely and rejoice in shades.
let us move onwards with our heads held high.
7.1.2023
Ralph with Coffee 
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