Tag: Human Emotions
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Ikigai : The Quiet Art of Having a Reason to Stay
I don’t remember exactly when I first came across the word Ikigai. Maybe it was in a book I didn’t finish, or on a Pinterest board with pastel quotes and ocean-blue fonts. But the word lingered. Like a scent I couldn’t name but somehow recognized. Ikigai is a Japanese concept that roughly translates to “a…
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The Weight of Grief: Why no one’s pain is smaller or bigger than someone else’s
Back in 2021, I was open about my struggles with mental health. At that time, it felt like everyone around me was turning on me, reminding me that the cause of my grief was childish – that there were people out there who had it way worse. And I agree, there will always be someone…
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Why I Trust Fictional Characters More Than Real People
Why I Trust Fictional Characters More Than Real People This is going to sound concerning if you read it too quickly. But if you sit with it for a minute… it might start making sense. I trust fictional characters more than real people. Not because I’m delusional about what’s real and what isn’t. But because…