Taking criticism
January 26, 2020
How do you feel about criticism? Is it helpful? Does it just make you feel bad about yourself? Does it matter how it is given? Would you rather live without it? … More Taking criticism
Category: Lessons
Lessons Learned from “Nine Years in Bangkok: Lessons Learned
Betrayal
October 26, 2018
There’s always a lesson of a lifetime in every betrayal. Edmond Mbiaka I experienced several lifetimes worth of betrayal during my years in Bangkok. Betrayal is defined as: ‘an act of deliberate disloyalty’, ‘to mislead or deceive’, ‘destroying trust–possibly lying’. If we examine our lives honestly most of us can say that we have been … More Betrayal
Forgiveness is hard.
October 15, 2018
As humans we all realize that forgiveness is difficult. Am I simply stating the obvious with this lesson? Probably, but let’s dig a little deeper. Thailand is a Buddhist country. Buddhist teachings encourage us to walk the middle path, let go of that which causes suffering, practice loving-kindness and compassion towards others, and live a … More Forgiveness is hard.
My Limitations
October 7, 2018
For as long as I can remember I’ve been trying to be perfect–the perfect daughter, the perfect sister, the perfect student, the perfect friend, the perfect wife, the perfect mother–well, you get the picture. Surprise, surprise–I have never been able to attain this goal. Not one single time. During my years in Bangkok this reality … More My Limitations
My First Lesson
September 25, 2018
Since the title of my book is Nine Years in Bangkok:Lessons Learned, many of my friends have been curious as to what my lessons were, how I learned them, and if they had an impact on my life going forward. I’d like to dedicate a series of blogs to this topic. My lessons could be helpful to … More My First Lesson
