Adulting is not just about paying bills and pretending to enjoy Tin Roof ice cream. Adulting is about getting real with the messy, complicated masterpiece that is the human experience. In the grand circus of life, people aren't one-trick ponies. People are not just the Instagrammable highlight reel or the well-curated LinkedIn profile. People are…
Acceptance is the simplest antidote to suffering. By accepting reality as it is, without resistance or trying to force it to be different, we can potentially lessen the grip that suffering has on us. Acceptance doesn't necessarily mean being happy about or endorsing something painful. Instead, it can be about acknowledging what is happening, recognising…
Genuine kindness is not just a performance for others, it's a consistent way of being, regardless of whether you're in the spotlight or in the shadows. Being kind in public reflects a commitment to a positive and compassionate approach to life. It's not about performing kindness like some one-act play, it's about consistency. If you're…
Some people treat kindness it like a commodity, something you invest in hoping for a return, like Bitcoin. But that's not how kindness works. Kindness isn't a transaction, it's not a down payment on future favours. No, kindness is who you are. If you're being kind just to stash away some goodwill chips for future…
Peace may not be achieved by convincing everyone else to act in the manner that you like them to act. Peace may not mean we are the same, we talk the same language or have the same background. There is a possibility that peace does not imply that everyone has the same perspective or opinions…
I saw this quote and it said: "Only those who care about you can hear when you are quiet." I'm not sure who wrote it but it got me thinking hard. In this hyperconnected, overstimulated world, we're all shouting to be heard. It's a circus out there, and everyone's got a ticket to the show.…
People who immediately reply your texts are not desperate. People who immediately respond to your calls, are not desperate. People who are always there for you whenever you need them are not always free or jobless. Maybe they understand what it feels like to be ignored. Maybe the understand that it feels like to left…
Usually this time of the year, the festive season, I miss my late father a lot, I wish he was here, happy and festive. It's so incredibly hard to face the festive season when you're carrying the grief of losing a loved one. The longing for their presence, their joy, and their festive spirit is…
Someone has died, actually she hasn't, she is still in ICU though. Someone is heaving an affair with someone's gardener, and they are divorcing, actually that's not true. COVID-19 is caused by the advancement of 5G Technology, actually that's not true. These are examples of fake news sensationalisation. In the age of instant notifications and…
Imagine you're a chef creating a new dish for your restaurant. Being an open book in this context might mean sharing the recipe with everyone, detailing every ingredient and cooking technique on your restaurant's website. While this transparency builds trust with your customers and showcases your culinary expertise, it leaves little room for the mystique…
Neil Kaye's visual of global temperatures is a powerful reminder of the reality of climate change. The increasing size and intensity of the circles over time paints a clear picture of a warming planet. The Carbon Almanac team shared this with a simple message; The facts are clear. We all need to act in our own way.…
https://youtu.be/xqbo4i2L_NQ?si=163UC3DT2sVK8cWb When you don't address emotional traumas, they might sneak up on you and sabotage your business. Emotional traumas effect the type of decisions you make, individuals you attract, and ultimately undermines your own success. In this talk, Patricia discusses how she struggled with personal emotional issues and how this affected her entrepreneurial journey. This…
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