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What we know defines our life
What we know defines our life. Therefore, whatever we expose ourselves to (including the songs we listen to) affects how we perceive the things around us. And our perception then shapes the decisions we make and the lifestyle we lead. Read more
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Values and compromise
Our choices are influenced by the values we consider desirable, important, and morally right. As a follower of Jesus, we uphold specific values that we should keep regardless of what environment we find ourselves in. To further illustrate, being in a new land and circle shouldn’t be an excuse to compromise what we value as Read more
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Do you want to live a good life?
Don’t we all desire to live a life that is good? Here’s a very rich text from Psalm 34:11-14 (ESV) which tells us what we should do to see good [טוֹב (tov)] which is also synonymous to welfare, prosperity, and happiness: 11 Come, O children, listen to me;I will teach you the fear of the Lord.12 What man is there who desires lifeand loves many days, that he may see good?13 Keep your tongue from eviland your lips from speaking deceit.14 Read more
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Shortcuts
Shortcuts can be helpful when you aim to optimize a process. Say, finding the shortest route to the office could save you travel time (beneficial). However, you can also use shortcuts in learning, which results in superficial knowledge and incomplete understanding (detrimental). At the same time, when you use shortcuts to move yourself forward at Read more
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The things you choose to do
If you spend your hours binge-watching movies alone, it could show what you value at the moment: entertain yourself. And seeking personal pleasures isn’t bad at all. However, when it becomes the primary goal, entertainment becomes a form of bondage, where you feel enslaved by the act and find no deep pleasure from it anymore. Here’s a Read more
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Becoming an inspiration
Surprisingly, showing up with your work and sharing it with your immediate community could become an inspiration for those who were glad you did. But they would only realize it once you show up. I found this at work at one of our workplace events when a participant told us how he was grateful for Read more
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Far-reaching impacts
I always believe what you do today affects what happens next, like ripple effects. Choosing to wake up late today might signal that it’s okay to continuously wake up late in the succeeding days because waking up late and sleeping late becomes a cycle you’re beginning to get accustomed to. Endlessly entertaining yourself with movies Read more
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Everyday Stories, Lived
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