Tag: spirit
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On Being Optimistic
Looking back on the past four years, I feel a mix of emotions. I grew very angry with the world and was constantly reminded of its harshness. The truth is, that’s no way to live. While reality often feels like a constant gaslighting, with nothing seeming to improve, there are silver linings everywhere. Recently, I…
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Heartache
Thinking through the gaslighting and carnage of the past four years is enough to make even the most devout a bit sad. 2023 was the most difficult for my family. The economy was absolutely brutal, and it’s not like things suddenly got better in 2024; it’s just not 2023 anymore, and that’s enough. The immigration…