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Reflective Journey

A collection of 41 issues

Consumerism and the Absurd Search for Fulfillment : A Tale of False Promises and Empty Shelves

As I sit in solitude, far from the humming neon lights of shopping malls and the endless scroll of online marketplaces, a thought takes root in my mind : the absurdity of life is magnified by our insatiable appetite for consumption. We have built a world where fulfillment is not only

Death and Sleep : What If They Are Twins?

Every night I lay my head down, surrendering to sleep, it feels like a rehearsal for a greater cessation. Sleep, the most familiar phenomenon of living, so intimately mirrors death that it seems almost poetic, even haunting. What if these two — the darkness of sleep and the abyss of death

The Heart of the World is Broken : A Reflection on Fractured Wholeness

As I sit with this thought — that the heart of the world is broken — I wonder if such a statement is too grandiose, too metaphorical, or too visceral to grapple with. And yet, the more I contemplate it, the more I feel its undeniable truth. Is it not evident in

The Priori Principle of Thought : Beneath the Bedrock of Knowing

As I sit alone in the soft glow of an afternoon that insists on being both languid and restless, a question takes shape in the space between my thoughts : How is it that I think at all? Not the kind of thought that rolls easily off the tongue in casual

Essence of Humanity : The Foundational Needs of Time, Affection, and Respect

In 2007, my father, with quiet wisdom, shared a simple yet profound truth (which I realized much later) : life’s essence revolves around time, affection, and respect. He explained me : how being mindful of these three would guide me through every challenge, help me cultivate a life of dignity and

The Valley Beyond : Liquid Reflections

In a realm beyond the tangible, nestled between the breaths of sighs and the pauses of heartbeats, there existed a mystical place known as the Valley of Whispers. It was here, in this ethereal sanctuary, that the Tears gathered — a congregation of liquid emotions, each one a crystalline embodiment of

The Absurdity of Hope : Is It Rational to Hope in an Irrational World?

I often wonder if hope is, at its core, a paradox. We live in a world that vacillates between the logical and the absurd, a reality riddled with chaos yet punctuated by beauty. In such a world, I ask myself : is hope an act of defiance, or is it a

Breath of Release : The Final Exhale

It’s strange how the final breath feels both foreign and familiar, like an old friend I’ve avoided but always knew would come. The air is thinner now, each inhale a negotiation with time, and with every exhale, I feel the world loosening its grip. Or is it me

Asymmetry in Value Creation and Nihilism : A Philosophical Intersection (part 2)

Nihilism, particularly in its existential form, is the belief that life lacks inherent meaning, purpose, or value. This worldview emphasizes that the structures and beliefs humans create to make sense of the world — moral systems, societal hierarchies, or personal achievements — are ultimately meaningless in the face of an indifferent universe.

Value Creation is Not Symmetric : Life, Relationships, and Organizations

Humans are inherently driven to seek value, create meaning, and leave a lasting impact. This urge to create value is deeply embedded in our psychology, touching on our need for survival, social connection, identity, purpose, and legacy. Value creation — the process of generating meaningful outcomes, benefits, or impact — is often