reflections — Journal

January Dumpling Thoughts

There have been the countless inner discoveries and rediscoveries. Wandering into deep reflection. Fishing for ideas. Asking brave and beautiful questions. Asking random and silly questions. Repeating mantras. Repeating that which brings joy, truthful joy. Building rituals. Practicing rituals through repetition, practicing memory, honouring my own values and promises through each small act. Taking tiny steps. All these moments that have blessed me with much deeper peace and contentment than I have felt in a long time.

The growth isn’t linear. There are good days and bad days and a call for immense patience with oneself to keep at it.

But trust. Remind myself. Write things down. Remember. It’s okay to forget, it’s a practice. Review, repeat, re-practice. Keep at it. Trust in the rhythm of each moment. Dear dear.

reflectionsTong WangJanuary 22, 2023Comment

A Year in Review: Blessings of 2022

It’s stunning when we look back, retrace the steps, dig through the unprocessed photos - especially those unflattering candid ones. To rediscover what we thought we have forgotten, and to experience that exhiliration of being there again, as if for the first time yet with an out-of-body curious perspective, remembering, hey - I was there, I was with these incredible people, or trees, or tastes, sounds, smells, warmth of sunlight, chill of winter wind, silence of the snow, laughter, solitude, tears, wanderings, bites, feasts, small moments, xD faces again and again.

reflectionsTong WangJanuary 20, 2023Comment

西红柿炒鸡蛋🍅🥚

I have told this story to some before, but it’s important to retell.

reflectionsTong WangNovember 6, 2022Comment

Tbh.

It’s not transactional. This process isn’t transactional. I’m not offering my love and and energy for something in return. Well, perhaps your time and attention. And yes, time is value. But can we move just slightly away from focusing on what we can get out of each investment, each relationship, and simply…be together. Be in an ecosystem of gift giving, generosity, reciprocity not because we feel obligated to, but because we care. We are community.

reflections, musicTong WangSeptember 29, 2022wmfComment

I dare you (and myself): be vulnerable to magic of affection. Let in the sweetness.

We all need reminders to soften. To notice we might be clenching our fists, distancing from those we love or whom love us, hiding behind our masks. I know I do. I’m on a continuous journey to reconnect with my capacity for warmth. And it’s really hard sometimes. But we have so many hidden treasures and friends around to help us: Totoro, Kiki, music, cats, cupcakes, sushi, a waft of fresh forest air, a silly random endearing connection with something, somewhere, anywhere.

reflections, music, artTong WangMarch 25, 2022ghibliComment