If you seek to reinvent yourself, you must first uncover the truth — the truth of the taint which plagues your weary mind. It is hard, I know. We, humans, are prone to rationalize our decisions; of collecting the pieces from past events and gluing them together into a coherent narrative, into an unnaturally pristine jar of … Continue reading The Jar of Life | Destroy & Reinvent
I raise the lukewarm cup of coffée to my lips, staring out the window as the light-brown fluid makes its way through my tired body. This particular blend, concentrated black coffée mixed with milk and three scoops of sugar, usually does the trick, but not today. The comfortable blue couch, coupled with the peaceful piano … Continue reading Observations During a Walk in The forest
In themselves, things are only things. Rather than being good or bad, they just exist. The judgment comes from ourselves, we determine the worth of our experiences, our lives. This may seem blatantly obvious to some, but it is a powerful insight once taken to heart. Have you missed the bus? Have you come down … Continue reading Blinded by the Past & Fearful for the Future
Jonathan hooks his hundredth-something worm, desperation mounting with the waning of the sun. Time is running out. His grandfather’s health is rapidly deteriorating, and there’s no telling he’ll survive another day. Jonathan glares at the sea as though offended by its serenity, knowing full well that he’s being unreasonable. Here he is, a grown man … Continue reading The Golden Fish
It can be as simple as intending to clean the room or as complicated as quitting smoking. But at the end of the day, it is about wanting to change something in our lives. Change, however, is hard. We have all experienced the infuriating feeling of being stuck in disruptive habit loops, to feel like … Continue reading Converting Intent Into Action and Long-Lasting Change
On accepting the inevitability of death and the importance of embracing an attitude of gratefulness towards life. Forget all else, Lucilius, and concentrate your thoughts on this one thing: not to fear the name of death. Through long reflection make death one of your close acquaintances, so that, if the situation arises, you are able even … Continue reading Death Is Inevitable - Despair Is Not
Being able to choose among endless possibilities, isn’t that what freedom is? Isn’t it great to make our own path through life rather than walk the pathway that was predestined to us? Perhaps. But, to me, it seems that the increased complexity of life and the ability to have more freedom of choice puts more … Continue reading Crossroad : The Dilemma of Choosing Among Endless Possibilities
Imagine. Somewhere in the distance, you catch the gleam of an ornate chest, a treasure just for you. How wonderful. And, you begin to walk, faster and faster — soon you find yourself running towards it. There is a path linking the great boon and you. Beautiful greenery surrounds the path, and smiling people try and make … Continue reading The Path of The Mindless
Our world is ablaze, and where flames reign nothing but ashes will remain. Surprisingly, we are still alive — my brother and I. Protected by the sturdy confines of our house. And yet I know not what good it does. Because it will not be long until we become fodder for the greedy bonfire as well. Screams … Continue reading Bonfire: In the deepest of voids resides the most radiant of lights
Making things easier for us is in and of itself not a bad thing. But it can be problematic when we become too comfortable. Why? Because it is through hardship that we adapt and grow. It is in the darkest of moments that we shine the most. What if we are never issued a challenge? … Continue reading On the Dangers of Convenience #3
Benjamin Bratz 