Mind confetti

This is where my thoughts go flying—dreamy, messy, curious, and real. Pick my brain, follow the glitter trail, and stay for the unexpected.

🌪️ Is Unawareness the Secret to Happiness?
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🌪️ Is Unawareness the Secret to Happiness?

I once had a friend who told me, “The less you know, the happier you are.” At first, I was shocked. But she wasn’t joking — and she wasn’t alone. Years later, I found myself in India, crying on the floor — not because I was miserable, but because I was so happy, so cracked open by the questions I had started asking, I didn’t know how to return to “normal life.”

This post is about what happens when you stop accepting things as they are and start asking: Why?
Why are we doing this?
Who does it serve?
And what happens when the world calls you difficult just for being awake?

Spoiler: I’m still asking. And I’m inviting you to ask with me.

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Why I Quit My Job to Reconnect with People and Joy
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Why I Quit My Job to Reconnect with People and Joy

I didn’t quit because I hated my job. I quit because I wasn’t allowed to ask questions anymore. And when asking why is part of who you are, being told to stay silent feels like shrinking your soul.

I’ve always been curious — about people, places, colors, ideas, and everything in between. From designing and teaching to baking and painting, my journey has never followed one straight line. And that’s not a flaw. It’s my fire.

This is the story of how I left a “safe” job to follow something deeper — a need for joy, meaning, and honest connection. It’s about listening to the questions that keep you up at night. And having the guts to answer them with action.

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