Authenticity
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On Confidence
Confidence is not about being certain. It is not about being loud or visible, nor is it about strength, success or control. True confidence is quiet, residing in honesty and the willingness to face brutal truths. It is the refusal… Continue reading
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On Curated Identities
The concept of identity is shifting. What we understand as the self is no longer private or fixed, but rather a curated performance made for public consumption. Social media, in particular, turns our everyday moments into stages where what we… Continue reading
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On Kindness
Kindness is more than what it seems. Increasingly, the word is used to soften the edges of discomfort, seeking to shield us from disagreement and prevent confrontation. In this form, it becomes less about connection and more about control. It… Continue reading
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On Communication
We can tell when someone is creating something to show it to others, for no other reason than to put their cleverness on display. Equally, we can tell when someone is creating for no other reason than they must. Others… Continue reading
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On Desire
Desire is not the problem. It is what you do with it that matters. We live in a world that tells us to chase desire relentlessly. To cultivate a life that is worth living, make every day count, extract meaning… Continue reading
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On Sincerity
We say we want honesty. Across social media and podcasts, there is praise for people who are being real and transparent, but in practice, sincerity has become a strangely uncomfortable thing. Modern life has a way of making sincerity feel… Continue reading
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On Goodness
Goodness is not a performance. It is not the act of politeness, perfection or self-sacrifice, nor is it a title we earn or some reward we collect. Goodness is something quieter and more demanding. It is the inner alignment with… Continue reading
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On Attention
Attention is not a skill. It is a stance – a way of being in the world. It is not something we use, but something we offer, and lately, it seems that many people have forgotten how to really offer… Continue reading
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On Advice
It feels like it and sounds like it, but it is not the same. Validation tells us we are right, while advice tells us something much harder. Advice tells us that we are confused, misguided or just plain wrong. Increasingly,… Continue reading
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On Authenticity
In a world obsessed with appearances, self-presentation and social validation, authenticity has never felt more urgent or more challenging. Indeed, I am regularly confronted by circumstances where the expectation to appear a certain way overshadows my ability to be honest.… Continue reading
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