Sonder (n.) The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.
the world does not include some competition. the world is competition. if we look at people and society only, everything is competition. the grocery store is filled with competing products. the job market is competition. Instagram is a competition. YouTube is a competition. academics is a competition. internship applications are a competition. finding a student dorm is a competition. consumption is … Continue reading the world—is competition
It seems that we all had the 'cool' kids back in middle and high school; the ones who were always incredibly popular, who always wore the trendiest clothes, who were always the first to purchase the newest technology (back in middle school, it meant having a BlackBerry Curve). The cool kids at school always wore … Continue reading Ourselves, Unashamed
"What is happiness?" I replied with a grin, "Happiness is when you make other people smile. Actually, it's when you see them smiling and enjoy it, even if you're not the reason behind it. Happiness is helping someone, directly or indirectly, and seeing that person's mood change to the better after you've helped. Happiness is … Continue reading The Wiseman
It's completely human and normal to be different, and let us make a few things clear... Not everyone has to like you, or have the same music taste as you, or think in the same way you do. Not everyone likes the same fashion as you, or laughs at your jokes, or enjoys the same … Continue reading Making Things Clear
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