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Live in someone’s shadow . . . Or be someone’s reflection.
Living in someone’s shadow implies being dominated by another person’s achievements, personality, or presence. There is a sense of inconspicuousness or undervalue because someone else is…
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Mountains — ‘happy’ or ‘sad’, a perspective.
Mountains, like all of nature, reflect the emotions we project onto them. Their soaring heights and enduring strength inspire awe and a sense of…
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‘mid-life crises’ — a loss or a gain?
Midlife crises are periods of self-reflection and transition, empowering us to confront our identity and self-confidence. We grapple with the realities of ageing, mortality, and life…
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Migration – from places and relationships — do we need it?
Moving away, literally or metaphorically, can be vital. Migration from relationships can be a positive and necessary step when they no longer serve their purpose, become…
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Detachment and attachments. . . When and how?…..
The word ‘detachment’ may be explained in various ways. It is a vast subject with multiple perceptions. I am talking about Detachment – Aloofness .…
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Inside my mother’s womb …. An intriguing experience during an mri test
The technician made me lay on a narrow stretcher, trussed me onto a leash and cupped my ears with overbearing heavy earplugs. Here you go –…
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Ignorance – bliss or a curse.
“To know that you do not know is the best. To think you know when you do not is a disease. Recognizing this disease as…
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Comfort zone — a haven to be smashed or endured?
A comfort zone is a place of familiarity or solace away from anxiety, awkwardness, or frustration. It is a predictable and safe zone, a sanctuary away…
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Skeletons in the closet – do we bury them or feed them?
‘Skeletons in the closet’ is a conversational phrase and idiom used to describe an undisclosed fact about someone that would damage the person’s perception if…
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Being a black sheep – good or bad?
A person seen differently as an outsider who doesn’t adapt to the potentials or norms in society or family is called a Black Sheep. The term carries…
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How much is enough — how much do we need?
How much is enough depends on one’s perspective and values. It’s about balancing needs and desires and understanding what truly brings satisfaction. Needs can be material,…
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Unhappiness … Do we choose it, or is it obsessive?
Unhappiness or sadness is one of the seven universal emotions experienced by us resulting from loss and failure. Personal and cultural notions play a…
