Exploring life through faith, mindset, career, and the human journey — writing to awaken awareness and inspire purposeful living.
In a world where you can “like” a photo of someone’s dog in Denmark while half-listening to a Zoom meeting and ordering pad thai from your phone—all without leaving your couch—how is it possible that so many of us still feel lonely? Welcome to the paradox of modern life: connected…
I was only eighteen that summer, still finding my way, still clinging to the last threads of childhood and just beginning to step and sometimes hesitantly into the unknowns of adulthood. Our Marian group had gathered for our annual retreat: a few days to set aside the noise and hurry…
The sun rose gently over the coastal town that day — no dramatic skies, no thunderous signs. Just peace. Stillness. A kind of hush that only heaven can orchestrate when a promise is about to be fulfilled. This was the day Edwin Ng and Grace Cruz would say yes —…
The decision had been made. After years of waiting, years of silence, and years of separate journeys, Edwin Ng and Grace Evangelista were now walking toward the same future — hand in hand, heart to heart, led by the same God who had authored their reunion. But saying “yes” to…
Long-distance love is a test of endurance. Every video call between Edwin and Grace was a lifeline — a flicker of presence in the space between two continents. Toronto and California were just a few hours apart on the clock, but sometimes it felt like a universe separated them. They…
The flight back to Toronto was quiet. Edwin Ng sat by the window, watching the clouds drift below him like slow-moving waves. He wasn’t thinking about the cybersecurity summit, the praise from his peers, or the new opportunities opening up because of his talk. He was thinking of her. Grace.…
Grace stared at the email for a long time. Subject: Final Session – Co-Speaker IntroductionMessage: “You will be closing the conference with Edwin Ng, a cybersecurity engineer representing Canada. We believe your combined experience in healthcare systems security and enterprise protection will make for a powerful closing talk.” Her fingers…
On the surface, Edwin was thriving. Months had passed since he arrived in Canada, and life had found its rhythm. He had now settled into his role at the cybersecurity firm—no longer the rookie, now respected, reliable, and trusted. He had proven himself with hard work, long hours, and quiet…
The day Edwin left, the world didn’t pause. The streets still buzzed with cars. People still laughed in cafes. The sky still turned from gold to gray as dusk fell. But for Grace, everything had changed. She stood at the edge of the airport terminal, watching the plane disappear into…
The wind cut through Edwin’s jacket as he stepped outside Toronto Pearson International Airport. The cold air struck his lungs like a reminder—you’re not home anymore. Everything around him felt foreign: the silence, the order, the endless gray sky stretching over snow-dusted sidewalks. Canada was clean, distant, and still. A…