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Everyday Stories, Lived

Life

  • 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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  • 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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  • Why we crave company

    You might be a self-proclaimed independent person who’s okay with being alone most of the time. But in the slivers of solo moments, somehow, deep inside, you wish to be with someone, even for a while. I can remember way back when flights are still free of worry and care; I end up befriending most… Read more

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