jessa blog
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The memories we keep
Have you ever wondered how different memories cause us different emotions upon recall? I recently recounted my first solo flight abroad, and it’s amazing how I retell it with joy in contrast to the anxiety I felt while I was still in the experience. From Life is in the Transition: Memories, unlike what I learned… Read more
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Stunt your growth
It’s been a while since potted plants are placed inside our home. For weeks, one of them didn’t show any signs of growth. While the other plants seemed to flourish and thrive, with some sprouts budding for some time, this particular plant appears to be left behind. Of course, we put up with the laggard… Read more
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Knowing your position
It’s challenging to move forward if, in the first place, you don’t know where you are. I used to think that the only way to get ahead in life is to move upward and forward. But then, this pandemic made many of us realize that sometimes, people can also move sideways. Especially if it means… Read more
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The things you do and share online
What you’re doing at the moment, who you’re with, and where you’re at are usually the things you put up on display on your social media feeds. I know, we all are into it, giving details of our lives (some intimate) over the internet. From Life is in the Transitions: The spread of online culture… Read more
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How writing helps when things don’t make sense anymore
No, you don’t have to be very good at writing to start writing. Actually, what I am trying to point out is the need to write your thoughts down when you want to make sense of things. As much as we wanted to live a life most people portray in their social media feeds, there… Read more
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What you do (or not do) creates a culture
We probably spend about an hour a day (or even more) on the internet. Who doesn’t these days, anyway? And the thing is, what you do (or not do) over the internet creates a culture. The reality is, culture was always being created by individuals from the bottom-up but it was very narrowly filtered for… Read more
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The person who changed a life
Was there a person you can remember who changed the course of your life entirely? If there is, probably because they chose to take a chance on you even if you don’t feel promising at the moment. I have met people throughout my life who saw what I can do before I saw it myself;… Read more
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