Life rarely follows a straight path. Mine has wound through steamy kitchens and quiet gardens, through addiction and recovery, through late-diagnosed neurodivergence and continuous reinvention. I've spent countless hours studying nutrition
This process of self-discovery was gradual, marked by moments of clarity interspersed with periods of doubt. Each realization was like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle falling into place, slowly revealing a picture of myself I'd never fully seen before.
Resilience is a powerful skill that can transform our lives. I've learned that it's not about avoiding challenges, but about how we face them. Building resilience takes time and practice, but it's a journey worth taking.
The exam failure stung for about an hour. Then I scheduled another practice test and got back to studying. Memento mori doesn't just remind us that life is short – it reminds us that dwelling on temporary failures makes it shorter still.
"But I can't stop my thoughts!"
Here's a secret: No one can.