In 'Inside out 2' it appeared that the moral of the story was not to suppress feelings like anxiety but to channel them into productive activities like studying for the test. I wholeheartedly agree with this message.

It's funny when you visit the zoo you often hear the comment ... "It's such a shame these animals are in cages like that, they should be out in the wild!" The irony I see is that you could argue the human body was built for nature but those who make these comments don't live … Continue reading Zoo animals →

You're a rapper at a rap battle, and you find out your opponent is Eminem. The chances of being humiliated publicly have just risen a thousand percent. Do you step up to the mic? --- I think it's trials like these that separate those committed to being great to those who only kinda want to … Continue reading Rapping Eminem →

"It's not fair, it's a rigged game!"Referees get decisions wrong.The hiring process is flawed.Favouritism exists.I don't think anyone would argue that life is fair and I think complaining is a sign of someone who has come across an unjust obstacle that they've decided is too high for them to hurdle.

We may never be able to truly know the full extent of how our subconscious is pulling all the strings but I've learnt that 'numbing' is a subtle tactic for avoiding pain. So we can note a baseline and realize that an increase in numbing activity must mean that deep down something is disturbing us.

I never really understood the fascination with greeting cards. It's easier and cheaper to say happy birthday in person or over text. Why would I leave my routine and spend money on a message I can convey for free over text? But then I compared and contrasted. A verbal happy birthday can easily be forgotten. … Continue reading Greeting cards →

Bogden and Tirak have just found out that their bid for a house has been accepted.Bogden proceeds to mentally put the feet up, safe in the knowledge that their house hunting is over. Tirak on the other hand is still anxious and won't cease being anxious until they are living in the house.I think the … Continue reading Bogden and Tirak →

The self made man doesn't exist.If you scrutinize hard enough you'll see behind the 'self made man' the village that raised him and all the help he received along the way.Nobody makes it on their own.Therefore is it worth making life harder on yourself by insisting you do it all yourself?

I think those assured in their argument use decibels sparingly. But the insecure and doubtful need volume when expressing their opinions. To hazard a guess at why, I think it's either to sound authoritative or to add an air of aggression to proceedings to intimidate those uncomfortable with confrontation.

Because fear is quick to arrive and slow to leave.