billie eilish’s words at the wall street journal innovator awards sparked backlash, but the truth behind her question runs deeper. this piece looks at wealth, perception, and why compassion feels radical in a culture that confuses having money with having power.

“my version of lonely” explores my personal encounters with missed connections, changing friendships, and the quiet ways we cope when we’re not sure we truly belong.

discover the art of noticing in everyday life. this reflection explores how slowing down and paying attention to small moments can bring calm, clarity, and meaning.

a quiet reflection on the pressure to hold it all together. it’s about the cycle of expectations, exhaustion from emotional burnout, and the possibility that things don’t always have to stay this way.

some losses linger without explanation. 'remembering people i barely knew' explores why certain lives stay with us, even when closeness was brief or never fully formed.