Jiajia Mok

“Starting with WHY not only helps you know which is the right advice for you to follow, but also to know which decisions will put you out of balance.”
― Simon Sinek (Author), Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspi

“One of the most important factors in happiness is the level of control we have over the direction of our lives. Participating in activities that align with our individual desires and needs, as opposed to conforming to external expectations, instills us with a heightened sense of ownership and direction, resulting in a happier existence. Even if an activity is widely considered pleasurable, if we lack control over it, it can still make it feel like a struggle for us. Unfortunately, many people find themselves in this situation, as they lack the courage to say "I can't do it" or "This is not the right path for me." Instead, they follow the expectations set by those around them, rather than charting their own course.”
― Haemin Sunim, When Things Don't Go Your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times

“We must be cautious of equating happiness exclusively with the feeling of excitement that comes with accomplishing something significant. If we do, what happens to the countless days and nights we spend pursuing those goals? Are we meant to feel only average during the day-to-day? Additionally, this mindset only serves us well if the excitement of reaching a major goal continues for an extended period of time. But as we all know, it doesn't continue for very long at all. We immediately begin to see new goals that are even bigger and better, and we run toward those new goals often without a moment of rest.”
― Haemin Sunim, When Things Don't Go Your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times

“Learning leads to growth. Growth brings happiness.”
― Haemin Sunim, When Things Don't Go Your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times