I delight in moment like this,
when my thoughts align in harmony.
To have started with the right kind of cause,
and find myself in the company
of those I admire and applaud,
and be available to partake in the symphony.
5.16.2025
Alignment
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Hug
Hey, I’m glad you are here.
I see the long tunnel of darkness you’ve come through.
Thank you for holding on, in spite of it all.
I am here now, thanks to you.
Let’s cherish the light, the sunrise, and the sunset.
And when you are ready, if you want, let’s focus on bringing the light and refuge to those that may need them.
5.15.2025
Nomad
From surfing on the ocean waves
to treading through a sand desert,
over thousands of stony steps on mountains,
under the shadows in between concrete buildings,
stories were witnessed, relationships were explored, and philosophies were tested.
Shooting stars collided, molten iron struck, and heavy doors opened.
What so far remains true: ever-contagious smile of joy, undeniable sweat from humble diligence, and ever-shining glimmer of hope.
5.14.2025
Writing
I started to write.
At first, it was awkward, like trying to cook without a recipe,
adding fancy ingredients, thinking it would make it look decent,
only to make it a chaotic mix of all colors.
But after the third or fourth try, it starts to ooze out.
Like bullets of sweat drops dripping in a sauna,
words are spilling out — the truer the words, the more addictive they become.
And when I looked up because I needed to drink and eat,
Hours had gone by, and I wanted to let out more.
It’s as though I’ve finally learned the meaning of words.
The construct of the world pieced together in mind,
more concrete than the grain of sand in my hand.
As I let go of fear — I started to see.
5.12.2025
Anchor
What do you value the most?
The answer will help anchor yourself.
Try, have courage to be honest.
Yes, it’s painful, but it’s worthwhile.
There is no other day to spare.
So, dream fearlessly.
5.11.2025
Colleague
To call upon your counsel and hear your advice,
is one of the privileges I cherish in our friendship.
To implore into the unknown,
and to look sideways to find a like-minded is a tremendous gift.
To be of service to one whose trajectory I admire is a humbling honor.
Discreetly, we seek ways to achieve our common goal.
We keep checks and balances for fair principles of the greater good.
We celebrate our shared path amidst the climb towards the peak.
My friend, the journey has been enriched by your presence.
Thank you.
5.10.2025
Promise
If your words were true,
then put your skin in the game,
and prove your words with your actions.
Keep the warmth of the people close to your heart.
Remember your anchors.
Breath. Focus. Move.
5.8.2025
Clap
Leave while the clapping lasts.
When your show is over,
bow out and walk away.
It’s not yours any more.
It may be dark and rainy outside,
but it’s where you need to head into.
Don’t look back. Leave everything behind.
If you can hold on to your dream,
keep walking forward.
Instead,
look for the fire, and run towards it.
Come on, you still have a bit of fight in you.
What is life if it ain’t with a good fight?
Hone your art, your signature moves.
You’ve seen how the dragons fly.
By now you know what is likely to be the “right” way.
Let’s get into the fray, one more time.
5.7.2025
Dusk
Let’s take a walk into the dusk,
a path only we know of,
one we hold close to our heart,
one greed cannot grasp for.
In between the trees, a wind will blow—
lightening the weight on our chest,
reconnecting with the inner roots,
and revisiting the naive childish exploration.
The moment we live is real.
Remember its warmth.
5.6.2025
Stick
Do not get too comfortable.
Yes — the soul-searching requires serenity,
but becoming a couch potato is not the same thing.
There’s no supervisor to hit you with a stick,
but in this interconnected world, you will inevitably face the music.
Do not crumble when the house of cards fall down.
Straighten your spine, pull up your sleeves, and build it back up.
Stay true to yourself, even if it means to become alone.
Focus.
5.5.2025
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