Life
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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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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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Takes a lot of getting used to
When we didn’t have any choice but to stay in our homes a year ago, we felt lost. And for a time, we were unable to continue our lives the way we wanted to. But then, being human, we learned to adapt and shape a new way of life. So we carried over online the… Read more
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Letter no. 14
Dear reader from the future, I have heard so many times how people rant about the lack of systems. Their sentiments usually revolve around wishing for systems to be in place and provide a streamlined process for them to move forward. Admittedly, I find myself in the same circumstances and agree that you are not… Read more
jessa 