As far as my own stuff goes, I was Marie Kondo before Marie Kondo was cool.
“We need not be afraid of silence; sometimes it can help us listen to our precious inner messages.”
― What's Beyond Mindfulness
― What's Beyond Mindfulness
“that a story was nothing more than a lie you got away with.”
― Homegoing
― Homegoing
“Communicating our expectations is brave and vulnerable. And it builds meaningful connection and often leads to having a partner or friend who we can reality-check with.”
― Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
― Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
“There are too many people in the world today who decide to live disappointed rather than risk feeling disappointment. This can take the shape of numbing, foreboding joy, being cynical or critical, or just never really fully engaging.”
― Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
― Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
“when I’m prioritizing being liked over being free, I was much sweeter but less authentic. Now I’m kinder and less judgmental. But also firmer and more solid. Occasionally salty.”
― Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
― Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
Mai’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Mai’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Mai
Lists liked by Mai







































