Spiritual

“I believe in God, but not as one thing, not as an old man in the sky. I believe that what people call God is something in all of us. I believe that what Jesus and Mohammed and Buddha and all the rest said was right. It’s just that the translations have gone wrong.” – John Lennon

When Your Dream Fails: 4 Solid Ways to Move Forward 

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Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do” - Oprah Winfrey When Your Dream Fails Ways to Move Forward

If your dreams start to fall apart, people may offer the conventional “It’s well” reassurances, but deep down, we know it’s not that simple. You can’t patch up a broken heart and dreams with words of affirmations, cliches or platitudes. Quick fixes and generic advice do not provide real help either. 

What I’ve found is that understanding core principles, and timeless truths, is far more practical and helpful. These truths give you a framework, something to lean on when things fall apart.

Confident Ignorance: The Power of Admitting That You Don’t Know.

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The whole of humanity is mostly ignorant of the marvellous reality we find ourselves in. From the very functioning of our staggeringly complex brains to the existence of our incomprehensibly large universe, all we have are mostly clever, yet very broad assumptions of how things are and function. Assumptions that if you poke hard enough … Read more

Why Dreams Fall Apart

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We’ve all seen those “inspiring” interviews, where some “successful” person throws around some “motivational” lines about their big ideas, working non-stop, and never giving up on their dreams.  True, all that matters. It’s how great things get done. However, it’s only half the story and honestly, it’s the boring half. What about when you put … Read more

Level Up: How To Reach Your Full Potential

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Growing up, I was opportune to play a lot of video games. My favourite games were racing games (like Need For Speed) and adventure games (like God of War). And, the concept of levelling up was fundamental to these games. In Need For Speed, for example, you need a different class of cars to unlock … Read more

How to Grow Up: A Practical 10-Step Guide to Improving Your Character

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Ever wondered why some Clergymen cheat on their partners or launder money while some drug addicts are honest or hardworking? Well, being great in one aspect of our lives doesn’t mean we will be great in other areas. Just as Cristiano Ronaldo is a football legend but may suck at singing, so also we all … Read more

What It Means To Grow Up

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“Grow Up” is part of our everyday language, though often thrown around by people who are displeased by the behaviour of another. But what does it mean to grow up?  The question almost sounds silly. Everyone already knows growth is simply an increase in size, complexity, or overall maturity. And, everyone expects it to be … Read more

Breaking Free From Patriarchy: What The Feminists Want From Society

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Feminism – the fight for the rights of girls and women – has been going on for centuries. And, there has been great progress indeed. However, some issues still hold back the movement from fully emancipating girls and women from Patriarchy. One of these issues I believe is that some extreme, unfair, and unrealistic views … Read more

Adult Responsibilities Weighing You Down? Rediscover Your Childlike Attitude To Overcome

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Too many adults are not happy. They dislike the responsibilities that come with adulthood. They’re dissatisfied with (the position they are in) the society and systems we’ve built and live in. Rather than being internally driven, they’re pushed to act by societal pressure. From work to relationships, life often feels like a chore. But it doesn’t have to be this way.