Greetings, my inquisitive companions, A thought, like a pebble, when tossed into the tranquil pool of the mind, creates ripples that expand to encompass our understanding of the world. And today, the pebble that I have for you is this: Can people truly change? This is not merely a question of changing one’s haircut, or developing a newfound fondness for opera. This query ventures into the heart of our identities — it seeks to understand if our essence, our very core, can be fundamentally altered. Some posit that people can change, pointing to the myriad examples of personal growth and transformation. We observe individuals overcoming their fears, shedding harmful habits, and embracing new perspectives. We witness acts of kindness from those once thought heartless, courage from the timid, and humility from the arrogant. There are countless tales of people rising like a phoenix from the ashes of their former selves, […]
self-reflection
There’s a peculiar rhythm to the modern world, a pulse that beats to the mantra: faster, more, now. We’ve become slaves to immediacy, seeking out the quickest solutions and shortest routes. But in this relentless pursuit of speed, are we not losing sight of the journey? The world doesn’t wait, it whirls. And we are spun within its frenetic dance, often forgetting that we, too, have the power to control the tempo of our lives. As the famous saying goes, “The days are long, but the years are short.” Time, it seems, is on an unyielding sprint. I remember a time when I was a part of this race. The chase of success, of keeping up, had me in its relentless grip. But then, life presented an opportunity – or rather, a necessity – to slow down. It was during a long, involuntary pause that I discovered the art of […]
Greetings, dear readers! It’s your favorite idiosyncratic inquirer, Percival Q. Higginbottom, at your service. Today, I invite you on a journey less trodden – a voyage into solitude, and its surprising gifts of self-discovery. Solitude, dear reader, is not to be mistaken for loneliness. While the latter is a sense of isolation, a longing for companionship, solitude is a chosen state, a deliberate act of spending time alone. It is in these quiet moments, devoid of the cacophony of the world, that we often find ourselves. Being an introverted soul myself, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time in the company of my thoughts. And let me assure you, it’s been quite a fascinating journey. The tranquillity and silence have allowed me to delve deeper into my consciousness, understand my inclinations, and even grapple with my apprehensions. The solitude has been a canvas, a blank slate on which I’ve painted […]
