Category: English

  • I recently wrote about perseverance. After publishing that post, a friend of mine read it and we started a conversation about whether giving up on resolutions is a sign of a lack of perseverance or weakness. We came to the conclusion that it probably isn’t — at least not entirely. It seems to me that…

  • When I was writing my previous post, I thought I would make only one New Year’s resolution. But as I reflected more on the idea of practice — of introducing new behaviours into everyday life — the question of perseverance naturally appeared. Because without perseverance, no practice can truly last. A friend of mine decided…

  • For many people, the New Year is a time for reflection and making resolutions. Recently, I talked with my brother about gratitude. On a daily basis, my thoughts are usually focused on what I want or need to do. Planning actions that help achieve goals is important. But I’ve realised that I devote much less…

  • Some time ago, I read a sentence posted by my friend Asia Twardo-Kamińska, who is a psychologist: “Life is not a checklist. Just live.” I felt as if those words were meant exactly for me. I have a strong need to plan things. I like when everything is done: work, shopping, cleaning, laundry. My plan…

  • It took me quite a while to write this post. Every time I felt it was almost finished, I reread it and realised it wasn’t quite what I wanted to say. Putting my story into words proved more difficult than I had expected. I’m certain that in a few days I’ll read it again and…

  • Recently, I’ve found myself thinking about the future more than ever—not just my own, but the kind of world my daughter will inherit.The world is changing rapidly, and not always in ways I like. These reflections mark the beginning of something new for me: a blog about living simply, creatively, and responsibly. I’ve been reading…