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Everyday Stories, Lived

  • How we spend our days

    It’s possible to be in so many places within the week. And most of us never do it because it takes intention to make it happen. Perhaps, if we just reconsider the brevity of our lives, we will opt to go out more often. If you’re wondering how to make it your reality, here’s to… Read more

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  • Principles we live by

    Principles truly matter in the moments when it’s really difficult to stick with them. Predictability I can remember a sermon during a service I attended one Sunday afternoon on the importance of deciding about matters before they’re actually needed. Take, for example, accepting a bribe. If you have decided beforehand that you are not the… Read more

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  • We are people

    Seeing people as humans capable of feeling helps you temper your speech and actions towards them. But, unfortunately, it’s easy to mistreat people. And it takes conscious awareness to see them beyond your narratives. This is a good resource on how to relate with other people. Read more

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  • Our national TV these days

    I used to hear about Covid-19 on national TV, but with the elections coming around next year, it’s almost always what I see on the screens. Is Covid-19 still out there? Yes, of course. But, perhaps, how the media puts the spotlight on specific issues shapes how we see our world every day. And as… Read more

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  • Letter no. 15

    Dear reader from the future, How do you build your life around material possession these days? Does the market still lure you into endless consumerism or help you live your life with less? Systems really do shape how we live our lives, isn’t it? It’s a curious thing that after not seeing my friends for… Read more

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  • The things we left behind

    They are things we consider essential, valuable, or even sentimental. Perhaps, those are the reasons why we acquired them. But there are moments where we are forced to let go of some of them, if not all. And the pain of separation is real. However, as we move farther and farther away from them, we… Read more

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  • Reasons why you feel differently across social media platforms

    Have you ever wondered why different social media platforms also evoke different impressions on you? That’s probably because of how they’re built to their core. From Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show: “Social comparison is worse on Instagram,” states Facebook’s deep dive into teen girl body-image issues in 2020, noting… Read more

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