Life
-
How to avoid self-criticism
There are times when we overanalyze our shortcomings and the shame we feel of that (often minor) unintentional but embarrassing blunder is exaggerated. The feeling even overwhelms some of us which end up as a beastly howl or total isolation. Yes, there are stories we tell ourselves, and sometimes, we get so hard on ourselves,… Read more
-
Letter no. 11
Dear reader from the future, It’s been a year since the COVID-19 broke out worldwide, and I have heard about how people are getting tired of it that some just prefer not to think about it anymore. But it’s difficult to not think about it, especially when it gets closer to home, and people you… Read more
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
jessa 