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Are you superstitious? Superstitions are beliefs that one thing can cause another without any logical reason, like thinking finding a penny will bring good luck. People have studied why we believe in these things, and it turns out our brains like to find patterns and make connections, even when there aren't any. This habit comes … Continue reading Superstitions and Minds
Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? In the wild ride that is life, where every turn brings something new, I've found myself drawn to the octopus—a creature that just gets how to roll with the punches, navigating the big, blue sea with a kind of ease that's downright inspiring. This underwater escape … Continue reading Life Lessons from an Octopus
Where would you go on a shopping spree? Embarking on a shopping spree for me is an adventure that goes beyond the usual consumer hotspots; it's a quest through spaces that champion creativity, sustainability, and human expression. Independent bookstores are my starting point, where each book is a portal to diverse narratives and overlooked voices. … Continue reading Conscious Connection Spree
Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. Dear Future Me,As I pen this letter, I marvel at our journey—a tapestry woven with joy, discovery, and resilience, leading us to this centennial milestone. I wonder about the inclusivity and kindness of your world, hoping it reflects the dreams we harbored for a society that embraces and … Continue reading Centennial Reflections Unfold
What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? As Felix Wylde, my name carries with it the simplicity of just two components: a first and a last name, without the middle name that many others might possess. This absence is not due to oversight or a lack of creativity on my parents' … Continue reading Uniquely Named Felix
What is the last thing you learned? In the quiet, shadowy recesses of my mind, where thoughts weave through the darkness like pale, silken threads, I recently stumbled upon a fascinating, albeit macabre, revelation: the art of memento mori photography. This haunting practice, born from the depths of the Victorian era, involves capturing the last … Continue reading Whispers from the Shadows
Thinking back through my lifeUnbearable experiences arise.Their memories jaded,Truth lost to the ages.No way to clarifyWhat I saw with my eyes,Only truth that remainsIs that I'm depressed again.Thinking to the end of my lifeUnbearable compassion must arise.Tomorrow's life is unlikelyTo awake alive but never lively.To my futureI will tutorReminders of the past.Keep rememberingThe sufferingOld age … Continue reading Unbearable
When are you most happy? I'm at my jolliest when I've got something in my hand – you know, a bit touchable that you can smooth to perfection. We've all got our own thing to smooth, be it lengthy, broad, button-like, or sleek and slender. Whatever it is, it's a delight and deserves a cheer... … Continue reading Tactility Normal
How have your political views changed over time? Ultimately the centre never moves, only those that believe it inherently existed.There's no partisan, only blind belief in what the echo chamber says.Experts know nothing, devoured by our own opinion on what is ignorant to ignore.Idiots take charge, liars and thieves work behind the scenes.Our attention has … Continue reading Middle or centre?
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