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Life Lessons

2020’s Greatest Lesson We’ve Yet To Learn

Thirty-three years ago, Former President Ronald Reagan pondered optimistically on how an alien invasion would unite the world. Unfortunately, rather than tackling his central theme, we launched conspiracy theories about possible alien invasions – clearly missing the point. “And yet,” he continued, “I ask you, is not an alien force already among us? What could be more alien to the universal aspirations of our peoples … Continue reading 2020’s Greatest Lesson We’ve Yet To Learn

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A Message of Hope for a Life Post-2020

“The ending has not yet been written.” – Atrus, Myst Series The above quote comes from a game called Myst, and it shares the perfect life lesson we all need. In these uncertain times, with the pandemic never seeming to go away, it’s good to remind ourselves that this is not the end. Because it has not yet come to pass. And with much of … Continue reading A Message of Hope for a Life Post-2020

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Anti-Maskers Need To Accept Reality

The underlying reason why so many people refuse to wear masks is that they don’t want to face reality. Anyone who has gone through the motions of accepting personal life problems can easily see the similarities. It’s not so much a denial of the pandemic altogether, but a denial of its seriousness. They so desperately want to hold onto the normalities of life, so much … Continue reading Anti-Maskers Need To Accept Reality

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Life Lessons

4 Harsh Truths This COVID-19 Pandemic Taught Us

We’ve still got a lot to learn about this virus – including finding the cure – but its presence has taught us so much already. Our lives have been upended and we’re facing new ways of living that will stain societies for generations to come. From the donning of masks to the regular sanitising of hands; actions that weren’t so important several months ago. But … Continue reading 4 Harsh Truths This COVID-19 Pandemic Taught Us

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Three Things I Miss Most During This Pandemic

I finally know what mandatory quarantine feels like. I had taken a test for COVID-19 last Friday and my negative result didn’t come back until Monday. Which meant I was stuck at home all weekend. Of course, I wouldn’t call it my lowest point since the global outbreak began; in fact, my writing productivity went up thanks to it. But between all the writing, reading … Continue reading Three Things I Miss Most During This Pandemic

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Life Lessons

A Pandemic Is The Perfect Time To Chase Your Dreams

You’ve got all this time on your hands now. For so long you’ve been overwhelmed with frivolous activities, dates, hangouts and the humdrum of everyday life. Even your current job is hindering you from chasing your dreams. The same job you keep to pay the bills. And it takes up so much time in your calendar. But not anymore… Now you’ve got time! And yet, … Continue reading A Pandemic Is The Perfect Time To Chase Your Dreams

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