And the impact it can have on our lives — “The paradox of talking to strangers: We need to talk to them. But we’re terrible at it.” — Malcolm Gladwell I have always enjoyed talking to the people I randomly encounter. Sometimes it's just small talk, superficial interactions. Other times, a deeper connection is forged where we mutually share personal…

A composition of colorful, jagged fragments. — “Nothing of me is original. I am the combined effort of everyone I’ve ever known.” — Chuck Palahniuk This quote completely resonates with me. Indeed, nothing within is original. We’ve inherited everything that defines us as individuals. Our genetic makeup partially determines a great deal of who we are; the…

It’s the only certainty in life. Everything else is impermanent. — Humans are wonderfully complex beings. Our intellectual abilities set us apart from other species as we’re driven by reason and logic; wired to overanalyze and constantly question our surroundings. In most of what we do, we seek certainty, stability, and permanence. …

It only leads you back to you. — “It seems that every time I have lost myself I end up coming back with more of myself than before” — Unknown At some point in life, we’ve all experienced losing a sense of who we are, or who we thought we were. Unexpected changes often trigger confusion and uncertainty…

I am grateful for all. “Everyone who enters your life has a lesson to teach and a story to tell” — Robin Sharma. This was said to me by three people, in different moments, over the last two weeks. One of them is a dear friend who I hadn’t seen…

How to know if you’re desperately seeking relief in the wrong places. — “Why does the feeling of emptiness occupy so much space?”- James De la Vega Ironic, isn’t it? A sense of nothingness that can easily take control of our lives. Some call it an existentialist void, for other its psychological emptiness. …

You’ll reap the benefits of doing so in your future relationships. — The majority of us have loved and had our hearts broken. Once, twice, even thrice. Yet despite being heartbroken or not, people tend to spend a great deal of time thinking about love and relationships. Thousands of songs, books, and movies have romantic love as their central theme. Literature from…

Food for thought. — Walking back towards my apartment after an afternoon jog, I stumbled upon this poster plastered on a street wall. It grabbed my attention, hence the photograph. And now I’ve been pondering this question for days. Who are you when nobody is watching? I’m not referring to when you’re home alone…

It’s all about growth, freedom, and virtue. — Stoicism truly resonates with me. It all started with a text message from my brother regarding Amor Fati. Very fitting considering I wasn’t having the time of life during that period. Consequently, I delved into the subject and realized that I’ve always possessed a strong stoic streak. Let’s not confuse…