Amor Fati: How I found the formula for resilience in a betrayal

A few days ago, I suffered sudden emotional pain. I tried to understand the sadness, and I realized that maybe, I feel betrayed. Now, I could have called up the person, abused them, and told they are selfish and all that jazz. Instead, I wrote myself a poem on bravery. It gave me some courage […]

How to apply associative thinking and get insanely creative ideas?

My high school science teacher used to shout “hello” in her shrill voice for calling our attention. Her irritating demeanor aside, she encouraged us to think logically, avoid ambiguity, and arrive at a definitive answer. It made sense because science is about reason, after all. Similarly, in life, we’re conditioned to view the world through […]

15 Abused Words You Should Replace From Your Vocabulary

“Fuck.” It’s one of the most popular words today. It has a range of implications and valid contexts for usage. Indeed, every decade has a pattern of events, issues, and revolutions. We tend to use certain words to indicate the challenges and emotional climate we’re living under. When overused, these words can lose their intent. […]