Short List of Wisdom

After making the same mistakes for a considerable amount of time, I think some life facts finally managed to “click with me,” especially regarding friendships. Let’s hope for everyone’s sake that this short list of wisdom will stick! Sure, the advice might not be original, but it’s good to remind yourself of such wise words. Hopefully… 😉

Stereotyping Offers Simplification?

Numerous times I saw innocent strangers, looked at them, and felt this nostalgia. It’s true that at first such sentences appear nonsensible, but somehow they’re perfectly placed together; hear me out! Stereotypes come from somewhere.

The War in Ukraine

All of our material possessions can disintegrate in a matter of minutes. Over time we might become spoiled and forget to appreciate our access to essentials such as water, food, and a warm home. Life can change in a flash. Despite the pain and suffering, some people choose to willfully enslave themselves with their ideologies.

Month of Love

For those of us who are used to four seasons, the first months of the year have often been associated with the bitter cold that isn’t leaving soon. The short days unlock memories that are better left untouched.  

Craving for Acceptance

Craving for acceptance has the potential to slowly kill our joy. A desire for someone’s emotional warmth can overwhelm our rational minds. Why is there such a strong craving for others’ acceptance?

#Vanlife that Ended in Tragedy

During the summer months of 2021, 22-year-old Gabby Petito and 23-year-old Brian Laundrie were living inside a white 2012 Ford Transit as they traveled around the county. The engaged couple shared their adventures across the various national parks of the West with their hundreds of followers on social media. During their travels together, Gabby worked hard at creating a blog dedicated to capturing the views and precious moments.

The Fangs of Idealism

In my mind, I walked around a park that doesn’t exist after riding around on my Dutch bike for 45 minutes. Medium-sized grass was sat on by a group of artsy college students who blew e-cigarette smoke. Green shit produced by geese was easily stepped on and that showed on the hard ground.

Inspiration’s Curse

Inspiration can hide itself for longer periods. How frightening that may be. There is this hunger for creating meaningful art. Sometimes, in fact, the art is better than previously envisioned. But often, a general dissatisfaction may come to fruition when the first vision does not match the final art. 

Stay Good No Matter What

We need to stay strong regardless of what happens. Likely everyone on Earth has heard a similar phrase spoken in their native tongue. Such words are so overused that they begin to lose meaning. Maybe hearing a story with fantastical elements will help us rediscover something we tend to overlook.

The Face of Regret

Regret is obviously an inevitable part of life. The “what ifs” alongside the lasting effects of some decisions can haunt our minds. Films with time travel in their plots often show the main characters making different choices in order to “clean up” their timelines.