Zerayn’s dailyprompt responses

  • Why Rembrandt Should Be Your Favorite Artist

    The Legacy of Rembrandt Who are your favorite artists? I might sound like an old soul when I say Rembrandt is first in my list. He is remarkable and renowned in his own craft. However, he was not much talked… Continue reading

    Why Rembrandt Should Be Your Favorite Artist
  • Why Intangible Values Matter More Than Money

    Taking Care of Intangible Possessions Rather Than Losing Them In my mind, the things that really matter in life – faith, family, and friends – aren’t things you can touch or hold. They’re more like eternal possessions, soulful parts of… Continue reading

    Why Intangible Values Matter More Than Money
  • Finding Authenticity in a Trend-Driven World

    I don’t need to follow the trends I have changed the way I think about keeping up with friends. This is because I often felt out of place when my friends talk about the movie platforms they paid for and… Continue reading

    Finding Authenticity in a Trend-Driven World
  • Celebrating Teachers: The Heart of Education

    β™₯ Happy Teachers’ Day β™₯ I did not appreciate teachers until I have become one. Some days, you are an instructor.Some days, you are a moderator.Some days, you are a confidant.Some days, you are a friend. Some days, you teach… Continue reading

    Celebrating Teachers: The Heart of Education
  • When I stood out

    Musings on Feeling out of Place As others quenched their thirst with drinks of frosty iced,this soul chose a steaming cup of coffee, undeterred by the summer’s heatIn a vegan store, barbecue sauce I sought in vain,A misfit request, going… Continue reading

    When I stood out
  • Building Athletic Skills: A Personal Aspiration

    I would like to be able to play sports, like football, baseball or tennis. While these team sports aren’t exactly mainstream in my village, I’m really keen to develop new skills. Basically, I’m thinking of building athletic skills, I hope… Continue reading

    Building Athletic Skills: A Personal Aspiration
  • Paying attention to oneself:

    Self-discovery and making mindful choices Looking back at my past, I took time reflecting on events that have left their mark. I sought this to gain a deeper understanding of my adult self. This introspection led to a journey of… Continue reading

    Paying attention to oneself:
  • Finding Satisfaction Through Hard Work and Growth

    For me, fulfillment is not a complex equation but a straightforward measure of satisfaction with my humble accomplishments from hard work. It does not hinge on material wealth, societal status, or superficial accolades, but rather on the effort, time, capacity… Continue reading

    Finding Satisfaction Through Hard Work and Growth
  • Sensitivity is a strength, not a liability πŸ’™

    What’s the trait you value most about yourself? I recall a time when my sensitivity was criticized and gaslighted by a peer: branding me “balat sibuyas”Β (onion-skinned),Β  who thought it was a weakness to be ridiculed and made light of. In… Continue reading

    Sensitivity is a strength, not a liability πŸ’™
  • Loving what you do: Loving what you are

    Career: Money and Needs against Passion Balancing personal fulfillment with practicality can be a delicate dance, but one worth perfecting. I may not have found the ultimate passion in my current career. It was not my first choice of study… Continue reading

    Loving what you do: Loving what you are