The other day, I was walking outside in a light, misty rain. As the tiny droplets landed on my shoulders, a classic Korean proverb came to mind: “You don’t even realize your clothes are getting wet in a drizzle.” It’s a simple observation, but a profound one. A drizzle feels insignificant—so light you think it won’t matter. You don't even bother with an umbrella. But if you stay in it long enough, you eventually find yourself completely soaked to the bone. I shared this thoug

I recently received a message from a dear friend who found a story online that resonated with her deeply. After reading it, I knew I had to share it here. It is a powerful reminder of what we often take for granted, and it’s a story I want to keep close to my heart. The Magic Bank Account Imagine that you had won this prize in a contest: Each morning your bank would deposit $86,400 in your private account for your use. However, this prize has rules: Everything that you didn't

In a world obsessed with curation—curating our feeds, our appearances, and our achievements—it is easy to lose sight of what actually constitutes a life well-lived. Recently, I revisited a profound passage by the late Jang Young-hee , a beloved South Korean essayist and Professor of English Literature. Her life was not easy. Contracting polio as a child, she spent her life fighting the stigma of disability in a conservative society. Later, she battled cancer, which eventually

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Today, I want to share something deeply personal—a YouTube video I created for my dad, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease ....

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Have you ever found yourself asking, “Whose fault is it?” When things go wrong, it’s natural to look for someone or something to blame....

Yesterday was a quintessential Brisbane day—beautiful one day, perfect the next. I had just arrived from a cold and rainy Sydney, and the...