Category Archives: Purpose

-Yolo

Life is too short to keep hesitating over “what if.” Say what needs to be said, take the chance, go where you want to go, and stop waiting for the perfect moment. Be determined about what you want in life and what you don’t. You only get one shot at this life, and there’s no point looking back wishing you had been more honest, more fearless, or simply more willing to take the risk. We might fail, and things might not always go as planned, but at least we’ll have peace knowing we tried. Not everything will work out, and that’s okay. You’ll never know unless you try. There is no rewind or restart button. There is only the present, so live in it, make conscious and aware decisions, choose the experience over the regret, make the move, and keep moving forward.

Wear that dress. Use your favorite perfume. Wear that comfy fancy sweater you bought but keep saving for a special occasion. Being alive and present is the best occasion. Talk to the people who matter to you. Do the things you enjoy without waiting for the “right” time. There is no such thing as a perfect opportunity. Being alive is the best opportunity you have to do what you like, experience what you can, and make the most of the life you’re living right now.

~Sehr♥️

– The Weight Of Reality & Pessimism

If you could rewrite any book’s ending, which one would you choose?

“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” — Socrates

Honestly, I wouldn’t rewrite a book just to give it a happy ending. Happy endings can be comforting, but not every story should end with happiness, closure, or peace. Life rarely does. Stories that embrace uncertainty, loss, or bittersweet endings often feel more honest because they reflect the human experience.

My father was a student of philosophy. When I was younger, many of the things he said didn’t make sense to me. Over time, I realized they were all connected, shaped by experience rather than abstract ideas. There are hundreds of books he collected over the years, filling shelves with history, philosophy, and literature. They are more than a collection to me now. They are reminders of his curiosity, his wisdom, and the conversations we never got to finish. His reading glasses are still there, along with his collection of Persol glasses, exactly where he left them. Sometimes they make it feel as though he has only stepped away for a moment.

My happiest chapter ended the day I said goodbye to him. God, how much he filled my life with love, laughter, and everything I could have ever wished for. Since then, I’ve understood that the longer we live, the more loved ones we lose. Grief is not the opposite of love. It is the price we pay for it.

The only ending we all truly share is death. Until then, life is full of unanswered questions, imperfect resolutions, and moments that can feel empty. That is what makes it real. I think books should capture that reality instead of pretending every journey ends with everything falling into place. The stories that stay with us are often the ones that remind us life is beautiful, painful, unpredictable, and unfinished.

~S

– Keep Going

What’s your top tip to be successful in life?

Success in life comes from keeping your intentions clean, your actions consistent, and your expectations realistic. Do good because it aligns with who you are, not because you’re counting on something back, and you’ll avoid a lot of disappointment. Treat people with kindness, but know when to take a stand and be direct when something isn’t right. If you can help someone, do it, even in small ways, because you never know what someone is going through, and there is a quiet peace in that, something I learned from my beloved Aba. Keep moving forward even when things feel unfair or slow, because you are your biggest hero, and the life you build depends on how steadily you show up for yourself.

-S