The philosopher Seneca once wrote, “True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to rest satisfied with what we have, which is sufficient, since it is enough to make us happy.” These words capture the essence of “living a smooth life,” a philosophy not about speed or ease, but about alignment, intentionality, and…

 Picture this: You’ve cultivated a beautiful garden, only to find it overrun by pesky weeds. No matter how much you pull them out, they stubbornly reappear, threatening to choke out your precious flowers. Your mind is much like that garden. Self-doubt, the unwanted intruder, creeps in, overshadowing your potential and hindering your growth. But just as you wouldn’t let weeds dictate the fate of your garden, you don’t…

The harder it gets, the tougher you become. Life is hard to live, but you can soften it with perseverance, patience, and determination. If a series of soft drops of water can pierce through the hard stone, you can also build your path toward your dreams with focused resolution. No pain is pain, as long as it makes you stronger. No pleasure is pleasure unless it serves your…