Not in the creepy way, but here on Medium — “Why not?” may not be enough of a reason. I’ll keep this short and sweet, here are three reasons to become penpals: 1 — What if life was a giant playground? Remember playgrounds? These enchanting places of freedom, equally exciting, scary, comforting, and fun? This is how I want (us) to experience life, like a giant playground where we…

“Something’s off, but I can’t put my finger on it” — Know the feeling? — You recently met, and despite enjoying this new friendship, something you can’t quite express feels off. Or maybe you’ve been friends for a long time. The dynamic shifted and you find yourself in the dark as to why you trigger reactions in each other. Relax. Light a candle or do…

Weird, I know. Let me explain — My aha moment happened whilst I was running. I reached that sweet spot of the run, which we could call the flow state (meditative really). I am in pain, short-breathed, but have this weird clarity. I guess I am in too much pain to entertain a big stream of obsessive…

For when you can’t forgive — Do you sometimes find yourself stuck? Blocked in an endless, obsessive loop and unable to let go of a situation? Here are a few examples that may speak to you: You’re not the person you thought you’d become. And as much as you’re happier this way, parts of you can’t…

She’s a sassy, judgemental Parisian living in my head rent-free — (ironic for Parisian rent) There’s a bunch of voices in my head. They have different personalities and react to my life, live, and loud, from my brain. At least I assume that’s where they are. You know how you occasionally watch a bad TV Show, stuffing your mouth with popcorn…

It’s not just about the kids — Be the cool aunt. Not the fun aunt who teaches the bad (good) stuff, and brings expensive gifts. Well, be her, but don’t stop at that. Be the cool aunt who supports her friends going through the most significant change in their lives. Be the friend who’s here to listen…

You know, these nasty sentences you’d only say to yourself — “You’re an idiot” “You can’t be trusted” “You look fat” “You suck” Harsh, hu? Why say it to yourself then? #1. Catch yourself The first step in reducing any pattern is awareness. Catch yourself when you make “self-harsh comments” (be it in your own head, or in public). If you…

Celebrating 600 of you! — If you go by what Google says, 6 represents harmony, 0 new beginnings. As I reach 600 followers, I do feel in harmony and on the verge of a new beginning. Could Google be right? A year ago, my hands were shaking as I hit publish for my first article…

A (short) invitation to rethink seasons — It’s the end of the crazy season in Europe. I’ve seen travelers queue for everything and anything, be clumped together on the beach, and fight for restaurants’ seats. …