There is something special about summer nights. Is it the overabundance of captivating scents? Is it the absence of noise? Or the contrasting freshness after the daytime heat? If you are a nyctophile, you know exactly what I’m talking about. What Is a Nyctophile? The Definition Nyctophile (noun) is a…
Being an introvert, I understand those who move to remote places. Here, I find rare instances to be totally alone. All my past jobs required me to be surrounded by people, some I liked, okay, but some were a challenge. Social situations, school, and even at home, also proved to…
Marcus Aurelius' quotes may be from the time of Ancient Rome, but they are still relevant today. Who was Marcus Aurelius? He was a Roman emperor between 161 to 180. He was known as the last of the Five Good Emperors. Marcus Aurelius' personal philosophical writings, now known as his…
Feeling stuck in your writing? Well, all you need are a few creative writing exercises to boost your talents into drive. Being a freelance writer, I’ve experienced moments with little to no inspiration. While I wouldn’t exactly call it writer’s block, it can be extremely hard to get the creative…
Audrey Hepburn's quotes are not seen nearly enough. We’re all used to thinking of her as the wonderful film star who breathed life into films such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Sabrina (a personal favourite, I have to say). But she was a smart woman on top of that and…
Writer’s block is a curse for journalists, copywriters, editors, and writers. Each author has experienced torments of literary powerlessness when the lines refused to form in their head. There is nothing worse than many hours of vain attempts to find inspiration. Writer's block makes you fall into the trap of…
Motivational stories are crucial to understanding and replicating success in all aspects of life, and reading them can be particularly helpful when you are an introvert. Can an introvert reach success in an extroverted world? In almost every type of social setting, extroverts are popular, whereas introverts are usually relegated…
The most interesting thing about classical fairy tales is not the magic of make-believe. Rather, it’s the life lessons learned from the stories. I grew up enjoying classical fairy tales. I sat at my grandmother’s side conjuring images of the characters as the story played out, I was mesmerized by…
Friedrich Nietzsche is one of the most interesting figures in philosophy, yet also the most misunderstood. When reading his philosophical works, we must fully understand it before we can take away what Nietzsche intended. The philosophy of Nietzsche is complex on its first read. His language does not mean what you…
If you are looking for a way to get inspired right away, you’ll be surprised to know that there are many science-backed yet simple ways to do it. Inspiration is a fickle thing. While you might have it in abundance at certain points - like at 3 A.M. when all…