Besides resonating with the Zen philosophy, another reason why I chose Zen as the name for this blog is also my affinity with Japanese culture and language. Having been a fan of J-dramas for many years and a struggling language learner for almost as many years, I have never progressed enough to be able to converse fluently. This may be because although I have had a lot of input, I had never tried to output any of the materials I…
I attended a wedding this weekend. The couple are devout Christians who met through work, and grew closer due to a shared faith in Christ. Although I wasn’t a Christian, I admired how they pledged to be true and tolerant of each other, even in times of conflict and when things got difficult. The groom said his vows while holding his bride’s hands and looking into her eyes, and memorised a fairly long yet sincere wedding vow that he delivered…
Welcome! It was never my habit to write a journal, whether it is updating a physical diary or maintaining a blog. Recently, I decided to give it one more try to see if this can help me better process and express my thoughts and introspect on life’s journey. Maybe having a buddy for inspiration helps sustain motivation, and sharing my thoughts in this manner may serve as a nice reminder of past thoughts and experiences. Never one who is filled…