Being alone is not the same as being lonely. Many people think that if you spend time by yourself, it means something is wrong. But the truth is, being alone can be one of the most powerful and peaceful experiences in life.
Recently, I came across the word kintsugi, and it immediately caught my attention. It wasn't just about repairing broken pottery – it was an idea that really spoke to me. Kintsugi is an old Japanese art where broken ceramic pieces are not thrown away or fixed to hide the cracks. Instead, they are repaired with a special lacquer...
All of us sometimes feel lost. We feel sad, alone, angry or hopeless. Maybe we just sit on the bed with our hands in our lap, head in our hands, and hope that something will change. But the truth is – nothing will change if we don't move.
This week didn't go the way I hoped. I failed my final exams. There it is, written in one simple sentence. But behind those few words is a storm of feelings – disappointment, sadness, shame.
Each of us has dreamed at some point. About a place we want to visit. A job that makes us happy. A life that feels meaningful. But as the years pass, more responsibilities come, and reality sometimes hits hard, we start to forget our dreams. We tell ourselves, "Maybe one day." But what if that day never comes?
This article is for all the students who feel like everything is just too much at the moment. Final exams are coming, deadlines are close, and on top of that, there's personal life and a never-ending to-do list. Sleep feels like a luxury, coffee is your best friend, and motivation? That probably disappeared somewhere between study notes and stress....
To be honest, I'm not sure how interesting this topic will be for you – I hadn't even heard of the butterfly effect until recently. But once I did, it really made me think. The butterfly effect comes from chaos theory and suggests that even the smallest change – like a butterfly flapping its wings – can cause huge changes...
If you've ever moved away from your hometown — whether for a new job, a fresh start, or just to follow a dream — know this: you are brave. People often think bravery is loud and visible, like standing on a stage or running into danger. But sometimes, it's quiet. Sometimes, it looks like saying goodbye at an airport, holding...
Maybe you've seen the movie We Bought a Zoo, or maybe not. I came across it last week, and something the main character says really made me think. Sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of courage… Just 20 seconds of insane bravery, and something great might happen.
This week I received some sad news. My friend's son, just eleven years old, was diagnosed with cancer. It's hard to comprehend something like this. Not long ago, he was running around the playground, laughing, planning his summer holidays. And now, he's facing a battle no one, especially not a child, deserves.