What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? Reflecting on this post prompt, I realized that true comfort is not solely dependent on money. The Bible scripture John 14:16 reminds me that the Holy Spirit is a comforter, Someone that alleviates distress. Something I need desperately… Read more.

What are you most excited about for the future? I am thrilled to apply my life experiences, both positive and negative, to the future. I have been hurt and have hurt others badly. I reflect on these experiences and know that I have two choices: to win or lose. While… Read more.

What’s your definition of romantic? I believe in authentic expressions of pleasure in your significant other, stemming from the creative depths of the soul. Read more.

How do you express your gratitude? As a child, gratitude was expressed with a thank you, a hug, a smile, or perhaps a squeal of excitement. Now, it is expressed with tears. Every true gift is a sacrifice, every true gift has a price, sometimes both giver and recipient pays… Read more.

How important is spirituality in your life? Spirituality is immensely important. I feel there is a cognitive dissonance between the particular type of spirituality I ascribe to and my practice of it. It resonates in my soul as hypocrisy. This is not to be confused with reconciling with those who… Read more.

How do you practice self-care? I wish I could practice self-care in the traditional sense. Even simple, cost-effective self-care like getting enough sleep is sometimes not accessible, so I have my own ways of taking care of myself. For me, self-care means studying, reading, practicing forgiveness, being more honest and… Read more.

How do you waste the most time every day? On my phone.… sigh. Read more.

Which food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood? Roti. It brings me to a bustling kitchen where hungry bellies are waiting—my mom’s favorite silver pan for the dough lays on the island with an off-white cheesecloth. Giant dough balls with my mom’s signature thumb impression in the… Read more.

Who is your favorite historical figure? I have to say it is Jesus. A man of like passions who knew no sin but offended others regardless of his actions. He was witty, dutiful, and wise. He is the son of the living God. He was selfless; he understood God. He… Read more.

Write about your first crush I met my first crush when I was eleven years old. It was at a primarily all-white middle school, and I was drawn to him because we had similar complexions. He had a perfect nose, protruding ears, and the most mischievous eyes I had ever… Read more.