Tag Archives: self-growth
Journal of Contemplations
On Reminiscence and Nostalgia: Harnessing The Past
We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back. – Marthin Luther King, Jr. (1963) There are days when individuals look back to the past, recall certain events, and experience nostalgia. Aside from explicit reminders of the past e.g. visiting momentousContinue reading “On Reminiscence and Nostalgia: Harnessing The Past”
Thank You, 2021
This post serves as a summary and key takeaways from the author’s point of view based on reflections and contemplations over the year 2021. At least, there are five life lessons learned from what the author has been through this year. First, we need to have the willingness to take responsibility. It is inevitable. AContinue reading “Thank You, 2021”
Random Post: The Pain of Shallowness and Some Tips to Avoid Awkward Social Situation
If you had to stay the night with people who you just knew, how would you feel? Not to mention the absence of the internet which means you lose most entertainment and information that you could use to reward some space for yourself and kill the time synchronously. For me, it is a kind ofContinue reading “Random Post: The Pain of Shallowness and Some Tips to Avoid Awkward Social Situation”
The Messenger (Part 3)
A succinct summary of a week in photos and insightful quotes (according to the author’s opinion) It is undeniably relaxing to spend some time in nature. Reflecting on how life has been going on, nature has brought luggage of lessons in a peculiar way. Being in nature might further reveal the true self of anContinue reading “The Messenger (Part 3)”
The Significance of Having A Life Purpose
What is the purpose of your life? Together with other existential questions, this could be both easy and difficult questions to answer. While some might argue that people could live their life like flowing water, it is worth noting, however, that the answer one gives to this question – hence revealing his ultimate purpose –Continue reading “The Significance of Having A Life Purpose”
The Messenger (Part 2)
A succinct summary of a week in photos and insightful quotes (according to the author’s opinion) Growing in an environment that upholds the principles of justice and fairness, the author finds it pathetic, disgusting, and irritating to witness unfair treatment upon any human under the sun, regardless of their position, wealth, social status, etc. TheContinue reading “The Messenger (Part 2)”
The Messenger
A succinct summary of certain weeks in photos and insightful quotes (according to the author’s opinion) “It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest. We address ourselves, not to their humanity but to their self-love, andContinue reading “The Messenger”
Perseverance: Taking The High Road
Challenges and issues are inherent parts of humans’ daily life. However, it depends on people’s mindset and perspectives toward the problem they are facing that might determine their response and actions, and thus affect the solution and the final results. Setting up a growth mindset, even struggle could be seen as opportunities to grow andContinue reading “Perseverance: Taking The High Road”
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