Recent content by Lei Mercado

We only have one life to live, with so many shoes to fill. And sometimes, this one life we have is not just enough for all the things we desire to do. And so whenever I get the chance to spend time with my siblings and close friends, I ask them this question: "In another life, what would like to...

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt that you've hit rock bottom for trying your very best and yet finding yourself failing, because, as the song goes, your best is not good enough? Well I have, and I'm sure there's a number of you out there who can relate. When we make goals for...

I'm sorry to know that you were bullied, @DanialIbrahim. I have not experienced it personally, but I understand how much it can dampen one's feeling of self-worth. But it is encouraging to know that in spite what you have been through, you are doing your best to pursue your passion. May you...

That's really cool, Genelle17! For me, it as riding my bicycle with my dog running behind me that i love! And I know it is healthier, too, compared to staying curled up on bed for a long time. I hope a lot from our generation would not miss these moments.

This is amazing, @lashley101! I heard about this from my younger brother, but I only thought this is just one of those random fads rising in the internet. I never thought it could be this useful for people fighting anxiety, depression and insomnia. I'll try searching more about this and see if I...

"Only those who care about you can hear you when you're quiet." This quote from anonymous echoes deep within my soul. It reminds me of the time when I couldn't find for words to express how terrible an exam went, or how frustrating a week turned out to be, and still find someone listening to...

Good thing you enjoy nature with your family, msimmonds913! I just miss the crisp of the children's laughter when they play outside. I just miss family dinners without the barriers of cellular phones. How i hope we would not pass on to the generations ahead the bad habits we developed in this...

You know what's sad about this generation? We choose to look at the skies within the screens of our gadgets over the actual creation. Months back, I was deeply engrossed with my school works, when my mom called me from the rooftop. It was already night time, and I am nearing my deadline. I was...

Just reading this thread helps me learn! Thank you for these :) I am actually an introvert, but growing up, I challenged myself to be more sociable because I realized how important interacting with someone can be so helpful in developing insights. It also taught me to become a listener and...

Hello InvestedWriter! Thanks for sharing this. Just like you, I am also the plan-it-ahead type of person. Though it takes some time sit down and think it through, it generally saves time as you can efficiently do tasks when you focus your mind on the goals you've written. But sometimes, I need...

This post is really relatable, DanRoz. I even had some moments in the past when I would post something in Facebook and would literally wait and count my Likers one by one. Many likes would really boost my confidence, but it honestly gave me a sense of superficial happiness. As I grew older, I...

I totally agree with this! When I was younger, it was easy for me to look what my neighbors have on their plate, rather than to be thankful of what I have. This naturally led me to envy, and despair. But as I grow older and wiser, I have come to the realization that happiness is a choice, and...

Glad to share this, MaryH! :) And I can also relate it to the famous words that were used by Oogway in Kung Fu Panda, saying, "Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. Today is a gift, that's why they call it Present."

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." This is much of a Bible verse than a quote, which can be found in Matthew 6:34. This wisdom has been one of the things that guards me from unnecessary anxieties that tomorrow...

Just to make it clear, the quote I posted was not from The Alchemist. It was just one of the things that came running in my head after reading the book. Sorry for the confusion. Nevertheless, I highly recommend it to you :D