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BE fully Present in the NOW — and you’ve already WON . Every day becomes a WOW day, and your life unfolds into a WOW journey of fulfilment . NOW IS WOW ! #Journeyofthesoul #thepowerofnow Cần hẳn 3 năm rưỡi để vừa đọc vừa sống để trải nghiệm và kiểm chứng một cuốn sách A Journey to the Peak #slowlife #sololife #flow #Energy #motion #journey #transformation #thealchemist

 Xin chào những ngày cuối cùng của tháng 11, 2025. Hàng năm cứ vào tầm thời gian này, tôi lại sửa soạn để tổng kết về hành trình một năm đã qua và gộp cả toàn bộ những năm trước đó, vì cho đến bây giờ, bức tranh lớn về việc tìm hiểu vũ trụ trong bản thể mình đã cư ngụ bao năm mới dần rõ nét và có lẽ giờ đây, là lúc mà tôi vô cùng hài lòng vì đã mở được hết những gì tôi theo đuổi để tìm hiểu từ những năm đầu đời. Nó như là những mảnh vải trải nghiệm rời rạc được khâu dần bởi những sợi chỉ đầy sắc màu của thời gian theo năm tháng. Kể từ giây phút mình chạm được tới cái khoảnh khắc thấu rõ mọi sự vì tự mình đã đi qua, cho phép bản thân trải nghiệm và chứng nghiệm, để rồi, quá trình giả kim đó đã chuyển hóa một cá thể với những cái tôi thành một tinh thần thuần khiết.  Nó đã đốt cháy từng cái tôi một, từng thứ mà bản ngã vin vào để bám chấp Nó giờ đây có thể nhìn mọi sự tham ái trên đời với đôi mắt điềm nhiên không màng, không bị cám dỗ Và cười khẩy với những nỗi sợ dưới bất cứ hì...

People often say it takes 21 days to form a habit. Others claim it’s more like 66 or 70 days . But in my personal experience, there isn’t a magic number. It’s less about the total number of days and more about how frequently and consistently you repeat the behavior. All habits follow a similar trajectory: they move from effortful practice to automatic behavior . This process is called automaticity — the ability to perform an action without consciously thinking about each step. It happens when the nonconscious mind gradually takes over, freeing up mental energy for other tasks. In other words, habits don’t form because the calendar says 21 days have passed. They form when your brain builds strong enough associations through repetition. For some, that might take a few weeks; for others, several months. What matters most is consistency over time , not the number itself. Reference: Atomic Habits by James Clear   In the beginning (point A), a habit requires a good deal of effort ...

 Before a run: Eat complex carbs and protein.  Carbs are the body’s main fuel source.  Eating them before you run can help you improve your performance.  Add a little protein to make your energy last.  Try a light snack like peanut butter on wholemeal toast at least an hour before you head out for a run.   After a run: Go for protein. After your workout, protein is the name of the recovery game.  A balanced, protein-rich meal 30 to 60 minutes after you run can help you build and repair muscle.   Try a stir-fry with tofu and veggies, sliced fish soup, or grilled chicken skewers.   Throughout the day: Drink plenty of water.   When you run, you’re constantly losing water through perspiration.  Drinking water before and after every workout helps to keep you hydrated.  It can also help prevent muscle soreness in the days following your run.

  My keyword today is path ... So let’s follow the path from my favorite book: The Alchemist . "At the time, I was struggling to establish myself as a writer and to follow my path despite all the voices telling me it was impossible.   It is God’s blessing, it is the path that God chose for you here on Earth. Whenever we do something that fills us with enthusiasm, we are following our legend. However, we don’t all have the courage to confront our own dream. Why ? There are four obstacles.  First : we are told from childhood onward that everything we want to do is impossible . We grow up with this idea, and as the years accumulate, so too do the layers of prejudice, fear, and guilt.  There comes a time when our personal calling is so deeply buried in our soul as to be invisible. But it’s still there.  If we have the courage to disinter dream , we are then faced by the Second obstacle: LOVE .  We know what we want to do, but are afraid of hu...

Research sources that came to my mind today about boredom and found these 2 helpful link: (PDF) The Origins of Boredom (PDF) The Unengaged Mind: Defining Boredom in Terms of Attention Have you ever felt bored to the point where time seems to slow down… and even a blank ceiling becomes strangely fascinating? What if I told you that boredom—this seemingly trivial discomfort—may be one of the most important emotional tools we have? Today, we dive into the hidden power of boredom. Not just as an annoyance, but as a compass, a teacher, and even a quiet voice of our evolutionary mind. The Nature of Boredom Boredom happens when our attention can't engage meaningfully—neither with our thoughts nor with our surroundings. It arises when we’re stuck, unable to act purposefully, yet fully aware of that stuckness. But here’s the paradox: if boredom is so unpleasant, why has evolution kept it around? Why do we still experience it so universally, even in today’s stimulation-rich world? Because bo...

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 Tracing the Roots of Domestic Violence Why are men the perpetrators and women the victims in most domestic abuse cases? A question that seems simple on the surface—but when we follow it like a red thread, it leads us through layers of society, psychology, and further back into the primal roots of human survival from tens of thousands of years ago. 1. The Surface: Power, Society, and Gender Norms At the most visible layer, domestic violence reflects a story of unequal power dynamics between genders . In many cultures—particularly in East and Southeast Asia—men are granted the authority to lead, control, and make decisions, while women are taught to endure, obey, and sacrifice. The result? Marriage—supposedly the safest of places—often becomes a space where male power is reinforced. When a woman resists, asserts independence, or simply voices her own thoughts, it directly threatens the pre-assigned order of control. 2. The Deeper Layer: The Abuser’s Psychology Behind a slap or a p...

🖎 " This piece was born in a strangely beautiful moment — in the middle of a noisy afternoon,  with a rumbling stomach and a half-eaten baguette in hand. Thoughts came in fragments—reflective, rebellious, raw. I didn’t want them to slip away, so I rushed back to my desk,  fearing they’d dissolve like mist if I waited too long. What started as scattered musings turned into a dialogue — between me and myself, between hunger and clarity, between the many selves I carry and the vast stillness behind them. This is a piece I wrote for myself,  for what I’ve been seeking,  and maybe, for you too —  a fellow traveler on the same winding path I now call: " The Way of Returning " -------------------------------------------------------- ⧞ - ------------------------------------------------------------------ There are moments when the world falls silent. No noise, no goals, no validation—just the sound of the wind brushing against the window or the gentle grumble of ...

 This morning, a customer approached me, visibly upset. Her product—still under warranty—wasn’t working as expected, and she seemed ready for a confrontation. I stayed calm, inspected the item carefully, and found that the damage was quite severe—likely beyond what the warranty would cover. As I explained the situation and acknowledged her frustration, I could feel my own emotions start to shake. I raised my voice slightly—not out of anger, but to hold the space, to signal that I needed her to calm down so I could explain the process clearly. Both she and her husband seemed impatient and, at times, disrespectful. But I reminded myself to stay grounded. Then something shifted. The moment she felt heard and supported, her tone softened. The tension began to melt away. And in that quiet pause, I was reminded: People don’t just react to what happens. They react to what it means to them. Taking advantage of that moment of clarity, I paused and asked myself: Why does our body react...