Category: Essays
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A Mind of One’s Own
“Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.” — Oscar Wilde We live in a world where our attention is continuously courted—by media, advertising and algorithms. In such a world, it becomes simple to avoid the work of developing our own mind and identity,…
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The Only Time That Matters
As the new year begins, I often notice friends, relatives, and colleagues setting new resolutions, most of them framed as time-bound commitments. Choosing to move one’s life in a positive direction is, of course, always worthwhile. Yet I have come to question whether binding our intentions too tightly to time actually serves us. Time-bound resolutions…
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Why Slowing Down Accelerates Growth
As we approach the end of the year, I am reminded of how easily we carry our pace straight into December. Even during the Holidays — a season traditionally meant for slowing down — many of us continue moving at the same rhythm we maintain all year. We rarely give ourselves the space to simply…
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One Small Habit, One Big Impact
One of the most powerful practices we can incorporate into our daily routine is gratitude. In my experience, nothing boosts energy, mood, and overall quality of life more than intentionally noticing the positive aspects of our lives. Research from Harvard Health Publishing suggests that gratitude can enhance health—and may even lengthen life span. Gratitude doesn’t…
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The Trap of Comparison — and How to Rise Above It
In a world that moves fast and feels uncertain, this quote has become an anchor for me. Because we all have moments when we cannot see the end of the tunnel, or moments when we fall into the trap of comparing our journey to someone else’s. But we forget that our struggles are not signs…
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The Support You Resist Might Be What You Need Most
Have you ever felt that you have to handle everything alone — to “fix” yourself before being worthy of showing up again? Many of us believe that we must earn connection or succeed first before anyone is allowed to believe in us. But here is a question worth asking: What if the strength you’re waiting…
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What Nature Teaches Us About Work and Rest
How do you feel at the end of a workday?Tired? Anxious? Overstimulated—or even unwell? I have been hearing this more and more. People speak about endless working hours, about having no time to rest, to exercise, or to nourish themselves properly. I have also witnessed more people falling sick, physically or mentally, as a consequence…
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On Life’s Necessary Challenges and the Courage to Live Greatly
I recently came across a quote from Theodore Roosevelt, and it felt like the appropriate way to begin this journey. In today’s world, I see two great obstacles standing in the way of our growth into authentic individuals. The first is comfort — and the entitlement that often comes with it.Detached from the struggles and…
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