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Reflections on becoming

Life

  • How to win an argument with a fool

    You may think that you can change the mind of a fool. But you are only fooling yourself. Why? Because a fool only wants to express his opinion and will not make the effort to understand. He is always in the right. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,but only in expressing his opinion.Proverbs 18:2 ESV So, if you know the person taunting you is a Read more

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  • Urban heat island effect

    There are days when I miss the cool of my hometown. It isn’t even summer here in the metro, but the urban heat is often too much to bear (much worse during the summer), affecting my productivity and engagement. Data shows that it will only get worse. As global temperature rise, urban residents may experience Read more

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  • At the junction

    Being in the in-between can be scary, especially when you don’t want to let go of the comfort of the status quo. And seeing what lies before you could be overwhelming, too, especially when it requires you to take a step to start things in motion. The junction is a good place to ponder but a place Read more

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  • The science behind why we synchronize with people

    A 2019 study on how strangers, friends, and lovers show different physiological synchrony in different emotional states highlighted several key findings (as quoted from the journal article): Read more

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  • Crossing over

    The first day of change is hard. Why? Because you’re trying to find your rhythm again now that you can’t proceed with your usual routine anymore. But once you find your groove and figure out how to structure your day, repeating or improving it the next day becomes easier. And once you have crossed over Read more

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