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The Privilege of Owning Yourself
Have you ever read Plato’s Allegory of the Cave? I was reading it for the umpteenth time this afternoon… sipping tea, sighing at my ceiling,…
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The birds were always singing
When I was a kid my only goal was to leave home and live somewhere far away. Not that I hated my family. But we…
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What’s the Point
“I’m done writing my book.” “Ohhhh o-k-ay…” That was not what I expected. But what do you expect when you tell the person closest to…
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Is this a door or a window?
Back in primary and high school my mates and I had a tendency of being super excited on matchday. If I’m honest, much of the…
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I just don’t mind looking foolish
Last night I was sharing testimonies with my cell group from church, and I kept getting the same reactions. “Wow.”“No way.”“Are you serious?” I get…
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The luck feels earned
I am typing this on my phone at about 20 000 feet, staring out the window at the sea below… we have maybe 15 minutes…
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Am I Even Playing to Win?
I am typing this exact sentence in the wee hours with only my right hand. I have a fleece over my thighs and a dodgy-looking…
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My new baby
I recently had a baby. I’ve always wondered what kind of parent I’d be one day. As much as we all love our parents, I…
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Ten steps behind
When I was 8 years old my mother enrolled me in an English-medium school in town… a school where everything was taught in English, including…
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The purpose of life is a life of purpose
I recently came across a stat that stopped me mid-scroll. People in their first year of retirement have a 40% higher chance of getting a…