How Slowing Down Can Bring More Peace, Happiness and Balance
Embracing a quieter life involves reducing constant stimulation and practicing discernment to protect your energy and focus on what truly matters. By letting go of the need to perf…
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Why Are We Like This?
The article explores the irrational yet universal habits humans perform, such as checking the fridge repeatedly or walking into a room and forgetting why we are there. It suggests …
The Woman I Never Met
If given one message to send to her past self, the author would advise her to live alone for a period of time to foster true self-discovery. She argues that living independently is…
On Triumph and Disaster.
While society teaches us how to celebrate success, it rarely prepares us for the quiet, heavy reality of disappointment and loss. The author suggests that true maturity lies in acc…
Are You Friends With Feedback?
The author reflects on a complicated relationship with feedback, shaped by an upbringing where praise was viewed with suspicion and criticism was constant. This background has led …
#ThursdayTreeLove – 200
Marking the 200th edition of the "Thursday Tree Love" photo feature, the author shares a poignant reflection on the cycle of life and death inspired by a Peepal tree at a cremation…
The Hour of Happiness
Feeling consumed by a demanding corporate routine, Shreya undergoes an existential realization when she is asked what she does for herself rather than just for her job. By enrollin…
Excessive Control Exhausts the People Around You
Excessive control over minor household details can transform a home into an emotionally stifling environment where loved ones feel judged rather than safe. This behavior, often roo…
Stage Light or Seat Side
The author explores the distinction between wanting to be seen and fearing the spotlight, noting that they prefer the audience on a literal stage but crave the spotlight when writi…
Everyone’s Watching You (Except No One Really Is)
The "Spotlight Effect" is a psychological phenomenon where individuals overestimate how much others notice and judge their appearance or actions. This occurs because we use our own…
Inside the Globelighten Chocolate Factory
Using a chocolate factory metaphor, the author describes Globelighten as a diverse collection of content organized into five distinct "rooms": ancient mysteries, book reviews, psyc…