He wrote a blog post and shared it on Facebook. People criticized him for his worldview. He made a vlog and shared it on Facebook. People, again, criticized his worldview. And the funny thing is that, these people who love to criticize are those who haven’t created anything meaningful. They don’t have creations to share. …
But I Am Not Jesus Christ
A group of kids laughed. I had no idea until one of them shouted, “Jesus Christ!” Oh, it was my face. I tried to smile. And it wasn’t the first time. Last year, an audience screamed, “Jesus Christ!” while I was on stage playing with a band. Again I smiled. Do I have a choice? …
Failure Teaches Us More Things Than Success
When people mocked how a failure I was as a writer, it made me realize my shortcomings. I need to learn more about grammar. I need to develop a unique style. I need to read more and write more and learn from other writers. When people mocked how a failure I was as a musician, …
Maybe You’re Not Aware, But Facebook is Making You Unhappy
Your friend posted photos of his brand-new car. A high school buddy landed his dream job. Another one celebrated her company’s first anniversary. Hooray! Scroll. Ah, she finally got married to a wealthy man. A street vendor was so lucky a rich family helped her. Your former officemate is now earning a lot through a …
Because You Compare
When life gets in the way, it’s easy to forget all the good things. At times we wonder what could have happened had we chosen a different decision last year, or followed our parents’ advice, or followed the rules and never tried something new. These narratives arise for one reason: We compare ourselves to others. …
