All of us have had difficult conversations in our life. A conversation turns bitter when we don't allow the other person to express their views because it could hurt our beliefs. When this happens, the other person will simply unhook themselves from the conversation because they feel exhausted that we don't get it. The devil … Continue reading The trap of wanting to be right
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Social media, politics, and drawing boundaries
So many people, including science experts, have spoken about the harmful effects of social media. And most of their viewpoints emphasize the 'addiction' part more than anything. I agree that social media apps have the intelligence to know what to show on our timelines to make us stick to the app. However, one aspect of … Continue reading Social media, politics, and drawing boundaries
On entitlement
Entitlement is a disease. A disease that's not easy to identify and cure. It often starts with false ideas about oneself. It's when we tell ourselves that we "deserve" or "have the right to do" something because we think the world revolves around us. It's the epitome of the "Me! Me! Me!" attitude. Entitlement can … Continue reading On entitlement