Navigating the complexities of doublethink

In a world of ever-increasing information and diverging perspectives, doublethink becomes relevant. Coined by George Orwell in his novel “1984,” doublethink is the ability to simultaneously hold contradictory beliefs. It is a mental tightrope walk that...

Step into the wilderness

One is not likely to step into an unexplored area with little caution or consideration of the potential risks and consider what we may do if we encounter any issues. Similarly, a list of eventualities cannot inhibit us, or we would never step forward to explore and...

Clarity of the puddle

Tolstoy wrote, “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”  Similarly, how easy is it to see the imperfections and challenges in others that we cannot recognize in ourselves? Why is it that we can see where others need to...

A matter of perspective

What we attend to is our choice. How we view each endeavor is based on our perspective. Recently it was a cold 0° F (-17°C)  in New York. Going outside may seem unreasonable because the temperature is only reasonable if you are a penguin, while for many humans,...

Break out

Suppression exists in many forms and is culturally prevalent, differing across nations, religions, and communities. Each day we experience it, often self-induced due to supposed societal norms and acceptances. Yet, we refrain from what is often natural and pure....