SKINNIES

I opened this episode of the Skinnies podcast with gratitude and a little vulnerability. Returning to content creation came with real fears. Beyond wondering whether I could record again, I questioned whether people still wanted to hear my voice and connect with my thoughts. That uncertainty lingered quietly in my mind. The response from listeners eased that fear. The engagement confirmed that my audience still cared, still listened, and still valued my perspective. That reassurance grounded the emotional direction of this episode. Loving Without Expectation Before I introduce the main subject, let's reflect on what it means to love one’s neighbour . Is it the “give-and-take” mindset that conditions kindness on reciprocity? I believe love should flow without negotiation or expectation of return. Early one morning, while returning from an outing, I saw two young children—no more than seven or eight years old—walking with food items in their hands. One carried pepper . The other...