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Memoir: {destroy}

An ode to 2020 ~~

Pointless Overthinking: Wise & Shine

Met on the Edge: A Conversation with Seemah About Tradition and Freedom

Can we feel lonely in a house full of family? Do we allow ourselves to follow our own path, despite familiar traditions and society’s way of living and expectations? Is there really such a big difference between traditional societies and modern Western societies? I met Seemah on a crowded bus in Nepal, on a road that felt like the edge of the world. A year later, after the floods, I asked her what tradition really costs, and what it gives. You can read her answers in this post. Continue reading Met on the Edge: A Conversation with Seemah About Tradition and Freedom

The Mirror in the Pocket: the Self-Image in the Age of the Selfie

The selfie isn’t just vanity; it’s a battleground for identity. How do likes shape our self-worth? Can a photo be an act of rebellion? Let’s explore the double-edged sword of digital self-portrait. Continue reading The Mirror in the Pocket: the Self-Image in the Age of the Selfie

Creative Thinking Is a Skill You Can Train.

Creative thinking sounds mysterious, but it isn’t magic. It’s not reserved for artists, designers, or people who “think outside the box.” In fact, many job interviews now explicitly ask candidates to demonstrate creative problem-solving. Yet most people struggle to define what creativity actually looks like in practice, or how to develop it when they’re stuck. At its core, creative thinking is the ability to take … Continue reading Creative Thinking Is a Skill You Can Train.

Might Insomnia Be Your Most Productive Asset?

Ever wonder why creativity spikes when the world goes quiet? From Kafka to Van Gogh, history’s greatest innovators were night owls. Science suggests that reduced daytime distractions and a quieter prefrontal cortex allow for deeper, freer associations. Continue reading Might Insomnia Be Your Most Productive Asset?

How Acute Stress Impacts Your Heart Health

Did you know stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it physically changes your blood?
New research reveals that acute psychological stress triggers a rapid surge in free radicals, transforming the structure of blood clots to make them larger and denser.
While a stressful day won’t instantly cause a heart attack, these findings highlight the real physiological toll of anxiety and open new doors for cardiovascular prevention. Continue reading How Acute Stress Impacts Your Heart Health

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