slice of life.

all we see are but slices

of an eternal journey

laden with thorns and thistles

when the road is smooth

it makes one wonder

is the easy life 

only meant for a grave sinner?

when one chooses

the straight and narrow

why is there only pain and sorrow?

we curate highlights

and skip the lowlights

we laud the trophies,

mute the travails

yet beauty can, too, be found

in the thick of chaos

and peace be had

in the dusky shadows

the rich and the pauper

go meet the same end

when their hearts are set 

on Heaven’s dividends.

reframing

fleeting… everything is fleeting

and all we have are but moments, embers or ashes of what was

yet as heavy as departure seems
we can either wallow in grief over what was

or choose to be grateful for what we
have been given

no matter how little

no matter how minuscule those moments were

we can choose

to be grateful

for those moments

when we shared a piece of us
and made peace with our uniqueness and differences

every ending doesn’t have to be
a bitter pill in the mouth

it can be sweet

when we choose

to make every moment
to give freely, truthfully, of ourselves
to another

no matter who

or what

or where

or why

we just be.

Last 24 Hours of 2024

Here’s a list of 24 fun and approachable goals to do over the next 24 hours. They’re lighthearted, creative, and inclusive, making them perfect for everyone:

1. Write down three things you’re grateful for.

2. Drink a glass of water and stretch for five minutes.

3. Send a thoughtful message to someone you care about.

4. Try a funny face contest (even if it’s just with yourself in the mirror).

5. Write a silly poem or limerick.

6. Dance to your favorite song like no one’s watching.

7. Draw a doodle of something that made you happy this year.

8. Declutter one small area, like a drawer or a corner.

9. Learn a new word and use it in a sentence.

10. Compliment someone (even if it’s yourself).

11. Take a quick walk and notice something you’ve never seen before.

12. Try a random trivia question with everyone in the chat.

13. Make a paper airplane and see how far it flies.

14. Look up a constellation you might see tonight.

15. Tell your favorite joke or riddle.

16. Try a 30-second plank (or any quick workout move).

17. Watch a cute animal video and share the joy.

18. List your favorite food from this year and why you love it.

19. Try to whistle or snap your fingers—if you already can, do it louder!

20. Learn how to say “Happy New Year” in a different language.

21. Write a letter to your future self for next year.

22. Count how many stars or lights you can see from where you are.

23. Make a wish on a star (or the clock!).

24. Try balancing something silly on your head.