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Everyday Stories, Lived

Life

  • Eating together with family

    I grew up in a family whose rule about eating meals is having them together. Except for when breakfasts were spent hurriedly, there were times when we just took our time with them, especially on weekends. Having breakfast together is more than just eating the food at the table. It’s also about gathering together in… Read more

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  • Late-night musings #11

    I used to get frustrated when my ideas didn’t make sense when I wanted them to, which meant right away. Because I’ve been trained with instant gratification, I find it challenging to wait between periods of focused and diffused thinking. But when I enrolled in an online course Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough… Read more

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  • What kind of world do you want to live in?

    How we relate to our environment today dictates what kind of planet we will live on in the future because we are all interconnected. Living in a fragmented or disrupted biodiversity could also spell collapse. Yes, just like the movie Avatar. Our concerns with climate change, desertification, and biodiversity loss are so intertwined that we… Read more

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  • If coffee commercials were honest

    “I need my coffeeeeeee,” asked my husband endearingly, just as we were about to start our work day. He had already explained to me before why he needed coffee, mainly to help him get through the day. So, while waiting for the kettle to scream, I suddenly realized I never needed one like he did.… Read more

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  • Late-night musings #10

    Maybe, if we just tried, we might know what it feels like, what it would be like. But we didn’t. So we just keep on guessing, wondering about the what ifs. Read more

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  • Less talk

    Growing older feels good because I am learning to draw back and let things be. My younger self would have been more willing to put up a fight. It sure takes wisdom to choose one’s words. Read more

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  • Tightening the belt

    I always considered it from one perspective—restricting spending to manage your finances. But while listening to an HBR podcast about austerity’s big bait-and-switch, I learned that not everyone has the same pants. This means that cutting back on non-essential expenses may look different for different people, and my hardship may also differ from yours. Read more

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