Ever feel like time speeds up as you age? Watching kids grow and experiencing fewer personal changes can lead to a quarter-life or midlife crisis. I’ve found that recognising we only have one life shifts our perspective. Embracing time as our ally and focusing on internal fulfilment rather than external achievements can transform our experience and fill the void left by life’s rush.

This blog explores my challenge in understanding emotions. I compare it to Leonardo da Vinci’s scientific approach. Despite feeling emotions, my analytical brain often takes over, making it hard to grasp them fully. Yet, I remain hopeful. Like Leonardo’s quest for truth, I trust in the brain’s ability to learn. With time, I hope to better understand emotions and find inner peace.

As I jot this down, there’s a mix of sadness and relief. Love isn’t just a chemical reaction or physical attraction; it’s about presence and connection. The women I’ve loved had more than just charm—they had a unique essence. Even when love feels past tense, it never fully leaves. We’re all trying to grasp this feeling, writing and reading about it, but maybe we never quite do. And that’s okay.