Category: Essentialism
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The Dangers of Keeping Up with the Joneses
Do you still remember MTV’s reality show “The Hills”? Interesting show, isn’t it? Even though there a pros and cons about whether it was scripted or not, it doesn’t matter. The fact is that the show was a huge success. Of course, the success came in one package with the stars themselves, two of them…
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Why Your Opinion Matters More Than Others’
Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor and A Stoic, once said: “It never ceases to amaze me: we all loves ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinions than our own.” If I really want to get into what he meant by that statement, I think he’s picking up on something deep about…
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Enjoy The Moment, Drop Your Phone
Giant stage, dramatic lights, and amazing orchestra music. Right in the middle of it all, there she is, a total Diva striking her majestic pose. Her voice bewitched me. Like it’s straight from heaven. I can’t help but feel a shiver run down my spine. I feel touched and get lost in her songs, sometimes…
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Embrace Freedom: A Lesson from A Pair of Shoes!
Last autumn, I went to Japan to accompany my daughter. She has to attend a school program. There are a ton of activities waiting for us. From sightseeing, visiting the exchange school, hiking, grabbing dinner, and so on. We were super excited. So, we’re (I am especially) beginning to figure out what outfits to pack…
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The True Secret of Having a Happy and Good Life
This is my confession: Before I started writing on this platform, even though I felt pretty happy, there was this nagging emptiness. It seemed like something was still missing in my life. I always tried to live a good life, be a better person, and stay productive, but I knew deep down that I was…
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