I've only been accused of humility that one time. And it was wrong. In fact, I go in between a few different moods. Usually, I need to keep myself in check to stay humble. I mean what do I have be proud of? I know I'm nothing remarkable, so it is quite ridiculous that I'd … Continue reading What do I know?
Category: Musings
Someone told me I was brave. I am grateful for the compliment but I have to take my habitual dose of overthinking by asking the Socratic question: What is courage? And this is indeed a Socratic question, explored in the dialogue Laches. A quote attributed to Plato answers it rather neatly: 'Courage is knowing what … Continue reading On courage
...and the world takes a break. It feels different at the stops depending on whether you are walking, driving, or being driven. What are the thoughts that rush into your head? Are you listening to music? A podcast to feel productive, or to feel less lonely? Or are you listening to the streets? I'm seeking … Continue reading At the traffic lights…
I ask this a lot to myself. I think I always dabbled in poetry but was genuinely unaware of it. Then, someone I love passed away. I wrote in poetry when journalling wouldn't suffice. I realised what I was doing then but I didn't take it seriously. Perfectionism stopped me, like one has to be … Continue reading Am I allowed to write poetry?
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