Esther Perel on her own is the total gem! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Her wisdom and compassion shine through every page. I adore how she tells stories, giving every perspective a voice. The book isn't justifying infidelity, but diving deep into the why and offering paths to heal, whether it's to rebuild together or go separate ways. Her … Continue reading Book Review: The State of Affairs- Esther Perel 5⭐
Truth out of well
Naked truth to be ignored when cloaked lies running around as free birds
Self Care
This is the definition of self-care from World Health Organization (WHO) “The ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider.” It comes in different areas of our bodies, minds, hearts & spirits Body - … Continue reading Self Care
Kitekite Falls (AKL West)
I am a lover of waterfalls so this short and easy walk in the Waitakere Range is a must. Difficulty: 1 Duration: 1 - 2 hours (1.8km) Direction: Path starts at the end of Glen Esk Rd Parking: At the end of Glenesk Rd, which has toilets and a couple of tables. There is also … Continue reading Kitekite Falls (AKL West)
Why bother? Wonder & wonder?
Why do I bother I wonder & wonder again & again Am I lost or confused about what I want? Do I not know or do I choose to neglect myself? What is it that I want? Why is it so hard? What am I searching for? Why do I bother? Searching among others I … Continue reading Why bother? Wonder & wonder?
Amidst the chaos
Amidst the chaos, find your peace - that's easier said than done. Sometimes, it isn't about how much we know or do not know, it's merely the simple truth that we are not there yet. Our time (of understanding, accepting) hasn't come. A little weird habit of mine which I only so often do these … Continue reading Amidst the chaos
Browser – 2nd handed bookstore
“Reading can take you places you have never been before.” - Dr. Seuss Books & bookstores hunting continue out of Auckland. Not only this magnificent shelf is IG photobomb (there’re two girls spending a good amount of time posing before me) but this full wall of treasures is almost a dream come true. However, only … Continue reading Browser – 2nd handed bookstore
Book Review: The Outsider / The Stranger 4⭐
"The Outsider (The Stranger) " by Albert Camus The Stranger was published in French as L’Étranger in 1942, as The Outsider in England & as The Stranger in the United States. The book followed the narrative of a Frenchman named Meursault, his lack of emotions / grief from his mother's recent death was later used … Continue reading Book Review: The Outsider / The Stranger 4⭐
Book Review: This Side of Paradise 2.5⭐
"This Side of Paradise" by F. Scott Fitzgerald First F Scott's novel, a rather short and semi-enjoyable read (less than 6 hours), a glimpse of background information about his own life and psyche, not exactly a page turner though. More than half way in then I saw the familiarity of melancholic and depressing style - … Continue reading Book Review: This Side of Paradise 2.5⭐
Reading Challenge 2020
Full list of the 26 books I have read in 2020 (alphabetical order) My top 3 of read would be: I'll be gone in the darkHow Do We Know We're Doing It RightThe Kite Runner & The Outsider (Stephen King) Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell Call Me Evie by J.P. … Continue reading Reading Challenge 2020
Wisdom Of Heart 