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We perceive other countries as the proverbial promised lands: clean, safe and functional. Even the internet doesn't fail to remind us each day of Tokyo's cherry blossoms, Paris’ romantic cafes, and the Caribbean beaches, where the sand kisses your feet and the breeze wraps around bare skin.
And so, we dream. We wish. We plan to leave.
I love movies that begin with the protagonist exploring the question, "Who am I?”, “What is my purpose?”, or "Do I even have a superpower?". Especially when they have been singled out as special but don't know why, yet. Think Neo from the Matrix, Po from Kung Fu Panda, or Harry Potter from, well, Harry Potter.
The compounding effect is a principle that highlights that little by little something big is realised.
They have always tried to reveal themselves to me in fragments, but my own expectations have often warped my interpretation of their intentions. I've seen them as malevolent at times, and indifferent at others. But this year, I guess I was able to see that it was all beyond good and bad, and about shaping me into someone better.
You see, every word we speak is laden with meaning. It is the stories of people captured in syllables. It's events that have happened over and over again. And the experiences of my friends, no matter how unique they might seem (to them or even me), are ubiquitous to humanity. This is also true for my experiences, your experiences, or the experiences of anyone really…
I’m a beginner photographer, albeit obsessed. At the time of writing, I don’t yet own a camera, but that hasn’t stopped me from copiously ingesting photography content and consistently regurgitating them on my WhatsApp status. I probably spend more time…
I think and feel life is absurd. Though, as a kid, I never thought of or felt this way. Back then, life was all about waking up, eating, playing, sleeping, and doing it all over again. In my little world,…
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.
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…
Decision-making is inescapable. It’s like encountering crossroads – you must choose a path to follow; you must make a decision, or nothing progresses, and, at worst, you might be left behind by those who make decisions. Whether it’s about your…
