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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Book One — I fell in love with this line, its quiet wisdom resonating deep within me.
“From Diognetus not to busy myself about trilling things and not to give credit of what was said by miracles workers and juggles about incantation and the driving away of demons and such things. “
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Not everyone wishes to leave their country and come to America.
Now more than ever I feel so proud of my father for never leaving Cuba. I never fully understood his choice until now. The life of an immigrant is not for everyone, and America was never the right place for him. My father admired America from afar; he wanted to know its neighbors and visit them occasionally, but he would never abandon his birthplace. My favorite line in the memoir I wrote captures this feeling: “This is the land of my birth; I won’t leave, if someone else has to leave is Castro and his followers.” I recommend this memoir to anyone who wants to understand that not everyone wishes to leave their country and come to America.
I recommended The memoir Born Again in America A nation where dreams still come true.
By Mory Carballo.
Understanding religion has always fascinated me.
Understanding religion has always fascinated me. I've been reflecting deeply on this. After watching a movie called Gifted .. my life improved, and when I feel confused I return to my favorite line that even wrote on my journal.
….Is there a God ?
Nobody Knows .
Roberta Knows
Nop, Roberta has FAITH .
Is a great thing to have. Is more about what you think and feel. No what you know .
What about Jesus. Love that guy. Do what he says.
Is Jesus God.
I don’t Know I have an opinion.
But is my opinion …What would screw up yours.
I recommend this Movie.
Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) - in a coastal town in Florida. Frank's plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the 7-year-old's mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank's formidable mother, Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan), whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary.
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Book to read
If you are an immigrant living in the United States and you find yourself missing the place you once called home, I recommend reading The American Dream by Jim Cullen. I want to share one of my favorite lines with you: "What do you think — we come here in the first place because everything was wonderful at home?"
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Everyone should experience a panic attack at least once in their lives.
In my opinion, everyone should experience a panic attack at least once in their lives.
Let me share a true story with you.
It was May 2025, more specifically, a Saturday night before Mother’s Day.
It was two or three in the morning. I was sitting on my bed, breathing and praying to God not to take me. I thought I would die. My heart was beating fast; I was having palpitations, and I felt like my heart was in pain. I prayed to God, please don't take me; I have to take care of my daughter.
Now that time has passed, I have learned something: sometimes we think we want to die. No, we don’t.
We do not appreciate life. However, when we encounter something like this, or even more devastating, we begin to appreciate life and be gentle with it and with ourselves.
Our heart is very fragile. Even though you can’t see it or touch it, it is fed by our emotions. Nowadays, I am gentler with my heart; I won’t let anyone, or even myself, mistreat it.
It is only one heart.
It is only one life.
Mory Carballo
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Does first impression matter?
Does first impression matter?
In today's world, with advanced technology and easy access to luxury and AI, we might assume that first impressions matter more than ever. However, whether they truly matter is often relative and depends on the situation.
I grew up in a culture where dressing up to visit the doctor, attend a funeral, or meet a lawyer—or anyone with an academic diploma—was considered important, both for them and for us. The goal was not necessarily to impress, but to show respect, as this was a part of our cultural values.
But how far should we take this first impression? Sometimes, it truly reflects who you are; other times, it may be just a "fake appearance" to achieve a certain outcome. I still believe first impressions are important, but it is even more crucial to know who you are and to understand your own limits.
Mory Carballo
A Poem to My Heart.
To my heart.
I'm sorry for my coldness.
I regret the pain I caused you.
I am sorry for not listening to you.
I regret the nights I left you to cry alone.
I apologize for the lonely nights.
I'm sorry for trying to numb your pain.
I regret the times I ignored your needs.
I promise to listen and honor your needs.
I promise to sing more often.
I will fight harder for your happiness.
I promise to turn your pain into hope.
I will care for you- with kindness.
And from today until my last breath,
I promise to be gentle with you.
I am sorry to my heart.
Love
Mory Carballo
This poem is dedicated to my heart. I was not educated enough or smart enough to understand that the body speaks to us. We often ignore our bodies. In our hardest season, our bodies will tell us when to stop and when to continue. Even when we hardly listen, our hearts sometimes tell us more than we can hear.
friendship after your 40th.
Someone asked me not long ago…
Are you friends with Margaret?
I paused for a minute. Not because I was afraid to say something bad about Margaret.
It was just because at this age in my life, the word FRIEND in my life carried too much meaning.
Friendship after 40 takes on a depth and significance that’s hard to describe until you experience it. In my view, it becomes less about the number of people you see or the frequency of your social calendar, and more about the quality of your connections.
At this stage in life, many of us have weathered losses, celebrated milestones, and learned to value authenticity over quantity.
The word “friend” feels heavier because it carries with it all the history, loyalty, and unspoken understanding that comes from having lived through so much together—or apart.
I’ve noticed that I gravitate towards people who feel like home.
A true friend at this age is someone I can trust with my vulnerabilities.
We might not talk every day or even every month, but when we do, there’s no pretense, no need to explain the pauses. The time apart doesn’t diminish the connection—it often makes it richer.
Friendship after 40, to me, means showing up for each other in ways that matter: listening without judgment, offering support when it’s needed, and celebrating each other’s growth. It’s a quieter, deeper kind of bond, built on mutual respect and shared understanding.
That’s how I see it: fewer friends, deeper roots, and a profound appreciation for those who truly belong in my life.
LOVE
MORY CARBALLO
One more Day
In just one more day, America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. As an immigrant who had the opportunity to come to America, I often wonder what gift I could leave behind that might be helpful. Four years ago, I self-published a memoir, and this month marks its anniversary as well. I’ve decided to make this memoir available as a free digital copy on my website. Initially, I dedicated it to someone special; now, I’ve updated the dedication. It is now dedicated to those few who have a dream and the courage to pursue it without fear of heartbreak. Happy 4th of July!
Treat your birthday like a national holiday.
Are you one of those people who treat your birthday like a national holiday? That’s me. I’m not saying you should do it, but in three days I’ll be 45. I’m married, and I have a daughter. What do you think I’ll do? Wait for my husband to acknowledge my birthday? He doesn’t have time for that; he’s a very busy man. My daughter is only 10—she just said, “Happy birthday, Mommy.” My mother will be 80 soon. She just called and said, “Happy birthday, honey.” My father is in heaven looking down upon me he will bless me from above. My siblings—by the way, I have four—are so busy that they might just send a quick message. Asked for my friend and other relatives, they are so busy that thanks to Facebook, they might see that it is my birthday and send a small message. Life is just another day to some, a special day to me.
So, it’s up to me: to love myself, to care for myself, to know that I matter to me.
The mind and the routine.
Have you ever noticed how the mind slowly becomes accustomed to routine? Yet the beauty in the places we visit and the people we love has not changed. Still, the mind grows used to sameness and can sometimes lose interest in the most priceless things it has ever encountered.
Fathers days
When we think of Father’s Day, we sometimes feel like just another day. Sometimes seems like fathers don’t matter much. I guess someone has done a great deal of work putting Father in a bad place.
…The question is, some might deserve it, some might even agree that I have not been a good father.
Now that I have a child on my own, I've been fortunate enough to have the father by my child's side to raise her. I can say with confidence that it is not an easy job. Been a father a present father takes more then a man want to do it.. The mother wants to have a man around, in both the high and the low.
For that reason, create a book with seven letters to a father, dedicated to each one of them: the present father, the absent father, and our heavenly father. That is what only some were blessed to know.
Happy Fathers Day .
I’m increasingly interested in the idea of a competitive mindset.
I did not grow up in a competitive environment. My parents never reinforced a competitive mindset in me. Even though I grew up in a communist country, there were still competition systems in school and, to some extent, in the community, even if they weren’t openly discussed.
I bring up this topic because I’m increasingly interested in the idea of a competitive mindset, especially since I would love to own my own book coffee shop someday.
When I think about a competitive mindset, I think of offering a product or service that truly stands out. For example, I imagine my customers saying, “I don’t know how she makes that coffee, but it’s the best I’ve ever had,” or maybe the atmosphere in my book coffee shop would be so inviting and mystical that people of all ages would feel comfortable and welcome. That kind of competitive mindset, I believe, is necessary for a thriving economy.
Another area where I find the idea of competitiveness fascinating is personal growth. If you’ve had the chance to read my memoir (I’ll leave a link below), you’ll see how I grew up and the experiences that shaped me. Every time I think back to my younger self, I want to improve. Every mistake, every struggle—I see as an opportunity to get better.
Do you agree to disagree on the benefits of a competitive mindset?
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Struggle
I struggle with both my past and the present moment. I don’t understand why my mind keeps leading me back to revisit old memories. I’ve already written a memoir, and I thought that would be enough. However, I’ve realized it isn’t; there are places and moments from my past that I need to let go of, but I’ve been holding on. I’m trying to slowly release the mistakes I made, the places where I felt unwelcome but forced myself to stay, and the people who hurt me—along with those I love but shouldn’t. I try so hard; I know it takes time. I remind myself that my daughter, my husband, and my life fill the broken spaces in me. Sometimes, I even feel guilty for struggling with these feelings. I have so much to be thankful for, and I truly am grateful. Yet, despite this, there are moments when something pulls me back into my past, no matter how hard I fight it.
I hope this won't happen to you; however, if it does, remember that we are human, and it’s normal to have conflicts. It’s important to feel and embrace these emotions honestly to overcome them.
Sharing this story isn’t for pleasure or to induce guilt; it’s meant to remind you that if you’re reading this and relate, you are not alone. It’s a common human experience.
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