THE ONLY COMPARISON THAT MATTERS

January 9, 2026

In life, it is easy to fall into the habit of comparison - watching others move ahead, achieve more, or seem to have an easier path. Yet the truth is, comparing yourself to someone else often leads to nothing but frustration and self-doubt. It is a silent form of self-torture, because it focuses on what you cannot control. It drains our motivation instead of fueling our growth.


Everyone begins life at a different starting line. Some begin with more support, others with less. But that line isn’t just forward or backward - it exists in three dimensions. Some starts higher or lower, some encounter turns, detours, or falls along the way. Even those who once appeared to be far ahead may find themselves pulled back by life’s unpredictable tides.


That is why comparison is meaningless.


Are we better than we were yesterday? Are we making decisions our future selves will thank us for? Are we acting in ways that will let us look back and feel proud, not regretful?


Pride doesn’t come from being “ahead” of others. It comes from knowing you’ve done your best - with what you had, where you were. Regret, on the other hand, comes not from lacking privilege, but from realizing you laid back when you could have moved forward. We cannot choose our starting point, but we can choose our direction, our effort, and our mindset. And when every choice, big or small, is made consciously with honesty and care - you are already winning in your own race.


So stop comparing, and live fully.


The only person you ever need to compete with is the version of yourself from yesterday.

WHEN YOU LET GO

January 23, 2026
There are moments in life when we chase something so hard — a goal, a chance, a person — believing that effort alone will guarantee the outcome. Yet sometimes, no matter how much we plan or push, things simply do not fall into place. But when we learn to let go, to trust the flow instead of forcing it, life often unfolds in surprising and beautiful ways. What was once out of reach may find its way back to us naturally — not because we stopped caring, but because we stopped clinging. Letting go is not about giving up; it is about aligning with life. It means having faith that the universe has its own rhythm and timing. We may not always get what we want when we want it, but we always receive what our soul needs to grow. It is also leaving the unwanted behind — just like sand slipping from one hand to the other, only the good remains, gently settling where it belongs. Every delay carries a lesson. Every detour builds strength. And when we look back, we realize that nothing was truly “lost” — it was all part of the unfolding journey that shaped who we are today. Take things lightly, breathe deeply, and trust the process.  What’s meant for you will never miss you.