Life
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Too absorbed by our storylines
When all we hear is the sound of our voices in our heads, we may find it challenging to relate with others, especially when we are too absorbed by our storylines to bother about other people. Often, the thoughts in our heads get so overwhelming that we can’t go past ourselves and see others, connect Read more
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Letter no. 35
Dear reader from the future, I am writing from 2023, and it feels like things have finally settled in. From the fears and uncertainties we had in the early 2020s when COVID-19 ravaged the world, we have now embraced a mashup of our old and new routines. At least here in the Philippines, you find Read more
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Entering new spaces
My husband and I never explored a commercial district we usually visit for supplies, even before we married. When we did, we allowed ourselves to wander for some time, occasionally asking for directions (in person and via online maps). It’s even amazing how we did not hurry but made the most of our time together. Read more
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Work skills you need before 2030
Navigating our careers through changing times could be daunting, especially when we go through it clueless. And if we do not prepare ourselves while we can, we become reactive to whatever is going on. We might flail our way to survival, but it wouldn’t be so when we know what to expect. The Institute for Read more
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Gauging someone’s attitude by their actions
We are identified by the lifestyle we lead. If the things we say do not align with what we do, people will evaluate us by our actions. Why? Because the things we do reflect what fills our hearts. If we’re generous, the words we say align with our actions. The same when we’re stingy, even Read more
jessa 