by vanissadrar | Jul 23, 2026 | In Passing
Degrees do not make you a person. You have to be a person before the degree—and remain one after it. A degree can add to your qualifications. It can open doors, demonstrate discipline, and represent years of effort. There is nothing wrong with being proud of what you...
by vanissadrar | Jul 18, 2026 | In Passing
Some people give themselves permission to enter your life without being invited. They ask about your private affairs, question your choices, tell you what you should do, and eventually begin to speak as if your life were a matter for their approval. They do not see...
by vanissadrar | Jul 17, 2026 | In Passing
We deceive ourselves when we ask people to be honest with us—when we ask them to tell us the truth about who we are, what we have done, and how they truly see us. But if we look more deeply, are we really asking for their honest opinion? Or are we asking them to tell...
by vanissadrar | Jul 12, 2026 | In Passing
There comes a moment in life when we realize that not everyone is meant to remain in our story forever. A dear friend once told me that some people enter our lives for a reason. They arrive at the exact moment we need them—or perhaps when they need us. They teach us a...
by vanissadrar | Jul 9, 2026 | In Passing
We deceive ourselves when we believe that life is worth living only when we feel happy and accomplished. In reality, life derives much of its meaning from the journey itself. Challenges, struggles, and obstacles are not merely interruptions to happiness; they are...
by vanissadrar | Jul 4, 2026 | In Passing
Here I am again with my famous question: And now what? What’s next? A question framed in simple words, yet carrying profound meaning. I do not wish to sound overly philosophical, but I find it impossible to avoid, because the question itself is deeply...
