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Coming Home
My family and I recently got back from the Philippines, and honestly, a part of me is still there.There’s just something about going home that brings back memories you didn’t even realize were tucked away. A bookstore, an old song playing somewhere, a familiar smell in the air, or walking down a street you’ve walked…
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I Said ‘I’m Fine’—But I Wasn’t
A few years ago, I went through a season filled with emotions I couldn’t quite explain—sadness, anger, self-pity, isolation… all of it, all at once. The hardest part was feeling like I had no control over them. Someone would casually ask how my day was going, and I’d find myself holding back tears, forcing a…
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From Routine to Relationship
There was a time in my life when my faith looked very structured. It was familiar. It was routine. It was part of me. But life has a way of shifting things. Responsibilities grew. Time felt limited. And slowly, the things I once did consistently… became occasional. Then rare. And with that came something I…
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“If You Live To 100, You Might As Well Be Happy: Lessons for a Long and Joyful Life” (A Book by Rhee Kun Hoo & Translated by Suphil Lee Park)
I felt the need to do something that I enjoy outside of being a mom and a wife. Last year, I got back into reading—mostly self-help books. There’s something about finishing one that makes me feel like I’ve learned another little piece about how to navigate life better. It’s been good for me. I finished…
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Chasing a Dream I Didn’t Know I Had
When I was sixteen, I remember sitting with my parents and older brother, discussing my options for a college degree. At the time, I knew music was something I was truly passionate about, and since I had dreamed of becoming a teacher since I was six years old, teaching music felt like the perfect career…
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Why “Lantern Heart”?
A few years ago, I faced adversity and found myself struggling with the weight of negative emotions. Even with all the blessings in my life, I still felt an unsettling sense of incompleteness. That year was filled with emotional challenges… I also witnessed unkindness in toxic communities, saw people silently battling depression, anxiety, terminal illnesses,…
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Purposeful Living at 45: Navigating Emotions, Finding Faith, and Embracing Change
In 2023, I turned forty five… FORTY FIVE! And for some reason, my mind and my heart were not at peace. I have always been OK with turning a year older; but turning 45 hit me differently. Maybe because I was feeling under the weather that day. I thought a nap and some OTC meds…