Today has been a meditation on acceptance and internal strength. I’ve been ruminating on a universal truth that seems straightforward but is notoriously tough to practice: we cannot control others’ actions, only our responses to them.
Today has been a meditation on acceptance and internal strength. I’ve been ruminating on a universal truth that seems straightforward but is notoriously tough to practice: we cannot control others’ actions, only our responses to them.
In the vast web of social media, particularly on platforms like Facebook, I’ve observed a curious phenomenon: a minority who seem compelled to broadcast every misfortune, every minor inconvenience, as though under a spotlight. Today, as I scrolled through my feed, this pattern stood out starkly against the backdrop of everyday posts. It led me to ponder the psychology behind this relentless sharing of grievances.
Today, I find myself pondering the increasingly vocal world of activism we’re living in. Everywhere I turn, be it social media platforms, billboards, or television commercials, messages advocating for everything from veganism to sexual orientation awareness are being championed with gusto.
Brussels sprouts: miniature cabbages, or edible villains? They’re the uninvited guests at the dinner table that cause me genuine physical discomfort. Merely being in their presence brings about a feeling of nauseous revulsion, which, let’s face it, is a pretty strong reaction to a vegetable. But their bitter taste and somewhat questionable aroma make me wonder how anyone can possibly enjoy them.
Today, a curious notion flitted into my mind, one that stopped me in my tracks: if everyone was nice, no one would be nice. At first glance, it’s a paradox, a contradiction that challenges our conventional understanding of niceness. But as I ruminated over it, a layer of depth unfolded. It reminded me of the essential principle of contrast, the inherent dichotomy in the spectrum of human behaviour that helps us define and truly appreciate what ‘niceness’ means.
I’m Ethan, a programmer by profession, a writer by passion, and an empath by nature. And this is my story.