Darling Letters: The Strength in Our Perceived Weaknesses
The very thing that people once told me made me weak or small is my most powerful weapon.
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How to Stop Personalizing Rejection
The choice to be gentle with myself after a rejection has been worth it every single time.
The Courage to Change
We must not give up when our bravery is penalized or ruffles feathers. That is when we must be the most brave.
The Problem With Constantly Seeking Validation
No amount of praise can truly validate who I am or what I’m doing on this planet.
Art and Wholeness: Constance Wu
Who we are and what we do expresses our humanity as a whole. And when we are whole, we realize that we are not alone.
What It’s Like to Have Conflicting Thoughts About Your Own Race
I’m learning to hold both of my identities, being Asian and American, in my hands at once with gratitude. That is harmony.
‘Choose Other’: On Fitting the Boxes That Society Uses to Define Us
As you make your own category, you may find that your courage is making space for someone else who is watching you.
What True Beauty Looks Like
True beauty is soul beauty. It stirs our hearts and motivates us to pursue the good that can be done.
Why Your Zip Code Doesn’t Determine Your Identity
I have learned that being my authentic self means merging the new and the old, leaving neither behind.
Letters To My Younger Self: To the 18-Year-Old Learning to Walk in Confidence
You are capable enough to choose the life you want for yourself. Don’t be afraid to upset people.
When I Confronted My Fear of Failure
Just like Rome wasn’t built in a day, neither is self-confidence.
