Remember the joy of "make believe" in our childhood? It wasn't just about fun, but also about seeing the world in a new light. Even now, this perspective is alive within us. It may look different, but it hasn't left. Imagine children playing. Their bedrooms become...
Paradox of Time Management
Time Management Obsession There are inherent paradoxes in our obsession with time management. In today's fast-paced world, we've become slaves to the clock. Time management, a seemingly innocuous tool, has grown into a billion-dollar industry. The goal of time...
Simplicity in Complexity
Simplicity in Complexity Finding simplicity in complexity can be a way of navigating our daily lives. We often feel stuck, overwhelmed by the intricacies of our existence. We may ask ourselves, "Why do we feel this way? How did our lives become so entangled?" Routines...
Obsessing Over Metrics
Obsessing Over Metrics Obsessing over metrics stems from a desire for control and constant improvement. While numbers are our indicators of progress today, this fixation can easily turn unhealthy. We might lose focus on intangible things that make life richer. The...
Unlocking Purpose
By unlocking purpose, we ignite the passion within ourselves. And channel our energy towards meaning, transcending limitations and embracing our true potential. In today's world, we're constantly exposed to opinions from various sources—conventional media, social...
Art of Knowing
The Art of Knowing In the current world, the curse of knowing has been planted in us. But what if there is an art of not knowing that no one taught us? And part of our work is to teach ourselves to unlearn and and trek into the unknown, which goes against all our...
Suffering Alchemy
Suffering Alchemy Suffering alchemy is about turning life's challenges into a source of growth and wisdom. Philosopher Manly Hall pointed out that suffering can either inspire inner power or lead to decay and stagnation. How suffering affects us depends on the...
Beauty Obsession
Beauty Obsession In nature, there is beauty everywhere; it's natural! Confucius reminds us that “everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” Did you know that, on average, people dedicate four hours a day to enhancing their appearance? A recent study of 93,000...
Myth of the Pedestal
Pedestal Practice: A Human Nature Phenomenon The practice of putting people on a pedestal is rooted in human nature. And is based on the belief that some people are more important than others. Ancient Greek and Roman cultures created statues of gods and important...
Diversifying Eggs
Don't Put Too Many Eggs in One Basket The proverb “don't put all your eggs in one basket" dates back to the 17th century. A farmer would go to the market with baskets of eggs, making sure not to put too many together. If one basket fell, all the eggs would not break....