A little "ding" on my phone this morning — my Funky Food box had arrived. There's something strangely satisfying about opening a box of groceries you ordered yourself, and still feeling that little flutter of "ooh, what's in there" when you actually open it. Even though I already know roughly what's coming, unpacking it still feels like unwrapping a small present. So What Exactly Is Funky Food? If you haven't heard of it yet, Funky Food is an Australian grocery subscription s

Now you can officially call me a lunchtime pianist! 🎹✨ I’ve recently started playing the piano at a local nursing home near my place during their lunch hour. It’s a weekly volunteer commitment that has quickly become one of the highlights of my week. Although I am just a hobby-level pianist, I am incredibly grateful to share whatever skills I have with others. Playing the piano during lunchtime The idea first came to me while I was doing my practical work placement for my Ce

Want to start meditating but not sure where to begin? These days, you don’t need to travel to a retreat to find peace. You can simply log on and learn how to meditate from the comfort of your home! All you need is a Zoom account, and you can join live virtual meditation sessions with people from all over the world. In this post, we’ve rounded up some of the best free online meditation communities you can join from anywhere. Not only do they offer flexible sessions that fit y

Last year, I started studying for my Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care & Disability) here in Sydney. By balancing online study with in-person classes on a part-time basis, I managed to wrap up all the theoretical coursework. These days, I’m in the middle of completing my 120-hour practical placement, working and learning on-the-job at a local residential aged care facility. Life has been incredibly busy lately because of this, but I’m learning so much every day

A few days ago, I was chatting with a friend, and we ended up talking about where most of our daily stress comes from. We both agreed: a massive chunk of it stems from human relations. There are times in life when interacting with others feels exceptionally heavy and draining. It could be a subtle tension with a co-worker, an unexpected sting of disappointment from an old friend, or recurring arguments with family—the people we care about most. When our feelings get hurt by o

When the net is tightly knit, even small things will get caught. One evening, I joined one of our online meditation sessions. As usual, before we began, we were casually talking about the mind. That day, the topic was the judging mind —how we judge people and situations, often without even noticing it. We talked about how, in the end, it’s not the person we judge who suffers the most. It’s us. The judging mind creates noise inside our head, not theirs. That constant evaluati

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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