Being sensitive is not a bad thing. Everybody (even psychopaths to a degree) possesses a level of innate sensitivity. We all respond to stimuli around us. Some people, i.e. highly sensitive people, respond to external stimuli or other people’s emotions more than others. Being Highly Sensitive I am a highly […]
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How To Be Less Self-Absorbed
Self-care is very important. I believe that it is crucial to take care of one’s emotional needs. However, there is a difference between caring for oneself and being self-absorbed. Looking out for others and not seeing yourself as the centre of attention adds to our level of self-care. This is […]
Could Artificial Intelligence Be Our Saving Grace?
With technological advancements rapidly escalating, it’s not long before the singularity is upon us. Once the stuff of sci-fi, the singularity expresses a point in time where artificial intelligence will become conscious, and sentient, and develop so fast that humans won’t be able to comprehend it. I liken the looming […]
A Culture of Self-Deprecation
Ask a pretty woman if she’s attractive and she’ll instantly say she isn’t. Or, she’ll downplay it, or say you’re prettier than her. No one likes a show-off, but a simple acknowledgement of one’s looks, talents, and intelligence is not a bad thing. Self-deprecation is not always the way. The […]
A Lesson in Empathy
I was sitting with one of my relatives and casually used a swear word as an adverb. I immediately apologized as I was aware the relative disliked cursing, and then we had a brief talk about language and empathy. Context In my view, words are based on context. Saying ‘nigger‘ […]
The Freedom of Adulthood
Adulthood gets a poor rep. Who wants to do their tax returns, pay bills, go grocery shopping and stay on top of dentist appointments? When we’re in our twenties we’re meant to be figuring ourselves out; hopping between jobs, falling in-and-out of love, paying off student loans and moaning about […]