What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase ‘the right timing’? A necessary condition for a happy relationship? Or something more metaphysical, such as being in the right place at the right time so that things happen the way they are meant to? Whatever your interpretation is, there…
Just as it happens every year, autumn crept up unnoticed. Jolly summer is over, and sunny mornings and sultry afternoons slowly make way for rainy, gloomy days. Even though many people prefer summer to autumn, this time of the year has a lot to offer. If you are one of…
What is an independent thinker and why is it important to be one in today’s world? Independent thinking is an increasingly rare phenomenon in our society. Human beings are wired for conformity and herd mentality, and there is a reason for that. Millennia ago, these evolutionary mechanisms helped us survive…
We all find ourselves overly attached to our past from time to time. You might be faced with a painful breakup, the loss that still hurts, or the trauma that is haunting you. Maybe you simply find it difficult to let things go and embrace change. In any case, these…
Will we ever wake up from the illusion of our species’ superiority? Will we ever see the big picture instead of pleasing our insatiable greed and chasing short-time materialistic goals? Our planet is plagued by wildfires. Huge areas in California, Siberia, and Southern Europe from Italy to Turkey are left…
Could you be living in the past without even knowing it? Sometimes we find ourselves disconnected from the present moment. In times of crisis, it’s easy to lose touch with reality. However, some people struggle with letting go of the past more than others. Below are a few signs that…
Some of the brightest people happen to have insecurities and suffer from psychological complexes. Why does it happen? Wouldn’t it make more sense if all highly intelligent people were confident and successful? Yes, it would, but in reality, higher intellect often goes hand-in-hand with self-esteem issues. Let’s explore a few…
We all know those kinds of people who just can’t help themselves. They give others advice all the time, even when it’s not asked for. This might be an aunt saying, "You'd better think about a career change before it's too late", or a nosy co-worker making remarks such as,…
Let’s start with the definition. Hiraeth is an untranslatable Welsh word that describes a longing for a home, a place, or a feeling that no longer exists or never existed. It’s a homesickness for the places from your past you can’t return to or even those you’ve never been to.…
I remember when I heard about Facebook for the first time. Back then, in 2008, it seemed so new and fun – you could chat with your friends, upload photos, and meet new people. What else could a young adult dream about? I immediately made myself an account and started…
