Emotional Essays

Emotion journal, philosophy, my story

A cute cat face smiling and making a happy expression.

Just because they smile doesn’t mean they’re okay — the real face of the avoidant type

In life, there’s always someone like this. They speak gently, they’re always smiling, and they treat you kindly… but somehow the relationship never deepens. They look polite and nice on the surface, but when conflict comes up, they disappear, and when responsibility shows up, they make excuses and slip away. They’re clearly smiling, yet you can’t feel their heart. We often call someone like this an “avoidant type”. People…

Cute rabbit and turtle characters sitting on a park bench.

Growth & Routine — I Learned How to Go Slowly

When I was young, I thought going fast was the right thing. I believed I had to get ahead of everyone, achieve more, and go farther. But these days, I’m choosing a slower pace. Instead of chasing numbers, I check my breathing; instead of chasing change, I watch my sensations. Rather than pushing my body, I’ve started choosing to really ‘feel’ each movement, one by one. I realized that’s…