May 23, 2021Member-onlyHonoring our painLessons learned from eavesdropping — I was recently at a restaurant and overheard a conversation at the next table. Yes, I’m one of those humans who love listening to what’s going on around — what am I supposed to do, close off my ears on interesting stories?! Two guys and a woman. They’re talking about…Life3 min readLife3 min read
May 22, 2021Member-onlyFocus on the journey, not the destinationPractical wisdom behind a cheesy line — When I go out to take pictures in the city, I have no goal. I pick a neighborhood I’d like to explore, and then walk to it and observe things in the process. …Life3 min readLife3 min read
Published in Be Yourself·May 21, 2021Member-onlyWhat our frustration towards others tells us about ourselvesA deep experience of self-compassion — Brianna Wiest rocked my world with her 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think. One of the points of reflection she shares several times throughout her essays is that: What we hate about others is what we haven’t accepted about ourselves. She prompts us to use our frustration…Life3 min readLife3 min read
Published in Be Yourself·May 20, 2021Member-onlyHow writing fundamentally transformed the way I relate to othersShare, do not instruct — Early in my Medium journey, I was able to participate to BeYourself, a publication I deeply respect. Joel Mwakasege was kind enough to accept my early articles, and gave me some invaluable feedback that fundamentally transformed the way I write: The only guideline is to share, not instruct. Please change…Life3 min readLife3 min read
May 19, 2021Member-onlyWhy I stopped asking for adviceThe right and wrong way to use mentors — When I discovered the concept of mentors, my mind was blown. What do you mean?! There are people out there who are simply kind and want to pay it forward, and will become personally vested in helping you grow? Holy moly, sign me up! I’ve rarely shied away from asking…Life2 min readLife2 min read
May 18, 2021Member-onlyWhen was the last time you smelled your food?If there’s something I know for sure, it’s that I love food. I remember meals I’ve had from years ago. That’s how I love discovering new places when I travel. And yet. For years, I’ve build up the habit of finding something to do while I’m eating. What Youtube video…Life3 min readLife3 min read
Published in Be Yourself·May 17, 2021Member-onlyNew York is my symphony3 years of inner waltz in the urban jungle — It’s almost been a decade since I’ve left home. College in Paris, gap year in Australia, grad school in California — all of these experiences came with beautiful encounters and heartbreaking goodbyes. …New York4 min readNew York4 min read
Published in Be Yourself·May 17, 2021Member-onlyThere’s no rushLife is simultaneously long and short. — That’s one of the paradoxes we get to live with as human beings. Long, because we have decades ahead of us, and our lives keep getting longer, assuming we have the privilege to have access to water, food, shelter, healthcare. Short, because at any point, it can be taken away…Life3 min readLife3 min read
Published in Be Yourself·May 15, 2021Member-only6 lessons I’ve learned from observing Nature#1 There can be sunshine and storm in the same place In the past years, I’ve had the incredible chance to immerse myself more and more in nature. From hiking in Patagonia, to scuba diving in Belize, to observing a volcano eruption in Hawaii, to simply kneeling on the side of the road in Connecticut to capture beautiful flowers, I’ve be…Life Lessons6 min readLife Lessons6 min read
Published in Be Yourself·May 14, 2021Member-onlyIf we’re the hero, who’s the victim?An honest look at my savior complex — In March 2020, back when I thought the pandemic would last a month, I happily dived into the excellent neurolinguistic programming (NLP) course by Kain Ramsay. NLP is a pseudoscientific approach that looks at our thoughts, beliefs and patterns of behavior as a means to personal development. …Life4 min readLife4 min read
