Summary In “The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down,” Haemin Sunim, a renowned Buddhist teacher in Seoul, offers readers a profound exploration of life’s deepest questions and challenges. With over 3 million copies sold and translated into 35 languages, this book has captivated audiences around the world with its timeless wisdom and…
Einstein once said that the world would not be destroyed by those who do evil. But by those who watch them without doing anything. We often see negative comments by haters on social media, and opted to scroll through. Not knowing that those comments may be a form of cyberbullying. The term cyberbullying refers to…
Diary of an Over-Sensitive Person — 20.08.2018 It’s funny that we seem to meet people who are starved for acknowledgement. Even at the things they have achieved naturally. Things that shouldn’t be praised that much, unexpectedly taking over the theme of conversation for the need of self-recognition. Such as ; mothers with habits of emphasizing the fact that…
Mantappu Jiwa Summary In “Mantappu Jiwa,” Jerome Polin Sijabat shares his inspiring journey from a childhood marked by financial hardship to achieving his dreams through perseverance and determination. Born during a monetary crisis in Indonesia, Jerome faced limited resources and daunting challenges from a young age. However, fueled by his passion and determination, he embarked…
It doesn’t take an expert to see anyone, all of the sudden, mirroring the behavior of someone close to them. Particularly in gestures, conversation style, even their voice tone. Some of us might witness a friend who mingled, or socialised virtually with their friends, replicates the most of their closest ones or of the most…
Stepping into the world of “Journey Under the Midnight Sun” by Keigo Higashino. I felt like I was on a path veiled in shadow, with only the faintest of light to guide me. The story, rooted in a grim discovery in Osaka in 1973, unfolds. Not as a conventional mystery but as a profound exploration…
Summary “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” offers a transformative approach to decluttering and organizing your space, promising to change your life forever. Unlike traditional tidying methods, Marie Kondo’s KonMari method focuses on a once-in-a-lifetime task of cleaning your house, rather than daily tidying routines. Want to read this book? Click here. You can access…
Summary Set in Taiwan, “The Boy Who Bought Me Breakfast during the Whole Year” follows the journey of Xiang Wei Xin, a high school student with a penchant for food and a limited allowance. She likes to eat and always feels hungry, but has limited school allowance to buy food (her mother only gives her…
On a recent occasion, I met with a friend of mine. For me, keeping up with friends is a good way to start the new decade. We shared the ups and downs of life in the past few years, until suddenly he asked, “are you happy?” This is not the first time my friend asked…
