There are things you can’t change which you need to accept and those you can. Some people always find an excuse to not change what they actually can, “This is me, I was born like this”. Bullshit. You can change anything in you if you want. Include what within your heart and those inside your... Continue Reading →
“Every time you’re able to find some humor in a difficult situation, you win.” For me, the best way to spend time is with good conversations, the type of discussion that either enlightens knowledge or heart. And, the time we spend laughing. I was raised with a happy and funny mom, laughing is the culture... Continue Reading →
Being a woman in society is already hard. I don’t understand why we still need to incriminate other women? I don’t want to talk about this, but after reading my friend’s instastory, I feel compelled to write about it. A few weeks ago, I got a dm on Instagram, a hateful word. I replied, “Sorry... Continue Reading →
My mom and some of my inner friends said I'm too hard on myself. Years back, I didn't realize it. Instead, I told them that I think I'm not working hard enough, therefore, I felt left behind, not satisfied with the achievement. I was born a dreamer. I remember my first dream when I was... Continue Reading →
Recently I had a problem. And it’s quite hard for me. I cried and cried. I felt tired of life. I have a kitten heart, easy cry, easy laugh, and feel deeper than most people. But I would say I have a strong foundation. Mom raised me to be a tough woman. She teaches responsibility... Continue Reading →
Let me tell you a story… I should have been born as a boy. Mom prepared the name ‘Yudhistira’ taken from Javanese legend. He is the firstborn of Pandawa, the wise, honest, and forgiving one. But unfortunately, I was born as a girl, so she cut some words from the name. When I was a... Continue Reading →
"Self-worth is recognizing ‘I am greater than all of those things.’ It is a deep knowing that I am of value, that I am loveable, necessary to this life, and of incomprehensible worth.” Dr. Christina Hibbert Due to certain circumstances, a few years ago unfortunately I lost the sense of self-worth. And there was a... Continue Reading →
“Deep down, I know I surrender. I did my best, I tried to do the right thing. But in the end nothing I can do to change others. But I’m just a human. I was mad, disappointed. It’s not fair. I always try to be a good human but how could others do it to... Continue Reading →
There’s one box hidden in every human deepest heart, containing the core memories that will explain everything about them. The storage of broken glass. Interpersonal communication theory analogizes humans as onion, we have thousands of self-disclosure layers. Once you meet someone, you start by peeling the outermost, you start to know their name, zodiac, favorite... Continue Reading →
Even when sometimes life gives you unpredictable pain, a massive disappointment, a bloody broken heart. But I believe the key to peace is as simple as seeing the good in everything. In 2016, I had my very first interview as a graduate student, I remember the boss asked me. “Disti, which one you believe, all... Continue Reading →
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