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Redefining the Purpose of Perfectionism

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  The world seems to be a place where sometimes we cannot focus on our priorities, or perhaps we haven’t even set them yet. Having so many things on the plate and not being able to concentrate on just a few important ones often leads to frustration. And then we wish we could find that motivation we had back when we started from home, when we felt more inspired, more driven, and genuinely looked forward to what was coming next. We often believe it is the hope that everything will eventually be alright that pushes us to take action, more than the actual experience of things being “alright.” Have you ever noticed how there’s often less stability right after something new begins? You may find peace in those moments, but not the ideal state of mind, because you’re still struggling to survive. And yet, that struggle, in itself, makes you feel alive. If it weren’t for this struggle, many would stop seeking goodness and never discover the peace that comes from enduring. The next step aft...

The Fragmented Mind and the Search for Meaning

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 Lately, my mind feels scattered — like it's existing in multiple places at once. Concentration eludes me, and focusing on one task feels like a battle I keep losing. I take actions without always assessing the risks, only to realise too late how plans can backfire. Yet even when we try to calculate the safest risks, the truth remains: nobody really knows what safe means. Language adds another layer. Speaking in a tongue few understand makes me question whether I’m truly learning or surviving. Difficult things are often mistaken for wrong ones, and sudden changes, no matter how necessary, can feel overwhelmingly destabilising. From this chaos emerges the raw instinct to survive — but is survival the same as living ? I often wonder, do we live healthily, or is it just an illusion of health? Real understanding comes at a cost — it demands sacrifice, patience, and an openness to deeper awareness. Many times, we feel things are beyond our comprehension when, in fact, we just haven’t...