Read about the intricacies of human relations that offer a nuanced exploration of friendships. These stories delve into the complexities of human connection, focusing on the dynamics of friendship.
Dinamika kosa-kata dalam bahasa Indonesia belakangan ramai oleh ‘Omon-omon’. Istilah yang mencuat di ajang Debat pilpres 2024 ini, pertama kali terucap dari mulut Presiden Prabowo Subianto. Kata yang sebenarnya terpeleset dari niat mengucap Omong – omong, tiba-tiba menjadi ‘Omon-omon’ saat membalas argumen lawan debatnya, Anies Baswedan. Tanpa diprediksi, insiden ini menjadi viral dan menambah meriah…
Homo Quarens. That’s what humans have turned into, the human of inquiring. After centuries, and centuries from just a simple homo sapiens (the wise), homo faber (the working human), and more on the list we’ve created. We evolved into a species full of questions and anxiousness. Nothing seems right and we soon falter from anxiety,…
As another year unfolds, I find myself in my familiar January ritual – scrolling through horoscopes predictions with a mixture of curiosity, hope, and yes, a slight tinge of anxiety. As a Virgo who also follows Chinese astrology (my animal is a Dog), I’ve always found myself straddling two celestial worlds, picking up nuggets of…
There is something immaculately holy and safe about taking part in a religious society. What we rarely understand is that there is an enormous iceberg of cognitive dissonance lying beneath it. A paradox between what was considered deeds and what was judged as sin. The covert battle to be seen as sacred as can be…
What do we know about Energy Vampire? It seems to be appearing more frequently after its launch as one of the unofficial post-pandemic jargons. The thought of someone sucking your invisible energy sounded a little mystical and fictitious. Let me explain. Energy Vampire in Your Circles Is there any Energy Vampire in one of your circles?…
At one mid-day I was scrolling aimlessly through X or formerly known as Twitter and found—every two scrolls, tweets with intro of TW abbreviation. Eventually I noticed that it stands for Trigger Warning, a note before a thread begins. It has been used as a label for certain distressing content or images. The term trigger warning have been…
Friendships are meant to be sources of support, joy, and camaraderie. However, some may harbour toxic elements that can disturb our mental and emotional health. Jealousy and competition are two toxic traits in friendships that can erode trust over the years. In this article, we want to unravel their toxic effects and offer strategies to…
Maintaining friendships after 40 years old can often feel like you are in a labyrinth. It is an age where careers, family obligations, and personal projects tend to take priorities, leaving the once easy-going friendships of youth in a bewildering state. Yet, it is also a period marked by the deepening of connections and lifelong…
Ever misread a person for their impression of you? You would think that you finally make meaningful connections in a new community. It turns out, some of them seem odd and distant in the next following days. Or, have you noticed when someone stop listening to what you’re saying? This is what we’re going to…
