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The story of a hobby
Remember when you used to have a hobby? If you're feeling overworked, under stress, or stretched too thin, it may be time you found a new one.
Fleeing home: escaping the Ukraine-Russia war
It’s the second time I’ve had to leave everything behind and flee. I am a 27-year-old designer and I live in the city of...
Fear of war: how to soothe our hearts
When the fear of war overwhelms our thoughts, let us not forget that we are not alone, that God will end our suffering and give us a new and everlasting life.
Meritocracy: the slumber of the proud
One of the best-known stories told by ambitious entrepreneurs today is that if you work hard, you will have a lot. But is this really the case?
Doubt and the big choices
Some people regret the big choices they’ve made in life; others regret that life has not given them a choice.
Pornography – Before and After
Pornography is becoming more and more prevalent in everyday life with people of all ages being constantly exposed. Is it possible that there are long term effects that are not often discussed.
Fast fashion: A parade of lies
Fast Fashion - harmless hobby, or dangerous trend? Alina Kartman explains the hidden costs.
Golden handcuffs and the new religion of work
An old Romanian proverb states that craft is like a golden bracelet. But the way we relate to this type of jewellery seems to suggest that these golden bracelets are more like some socially acceptable handcuffs, which we fooled ourselves into wearing with pride.
Scars that heal
During war, Dave Roever suffered injuries that should have killed him. Here's how he not only survived... but learned to thrive.
Identity Crisis: We are more than a slave to appearances
What is left of me after I shut down my computer, turn off my phone, or wipe away my makeup? What about after I quit my job, after I move, after I lose my health, after I get older? What if no one knew me—would I still be someone?
Influencers: (Online) princes and (real-life) paupers
"Influencers pay double.": With one message an ice cream shop owner ignited a whole conversation about the role and utility of influencers in modern society
Nutrition mistakes that kill 11 million people each year
The food we eat—or do not eat—daily kills 11 million of us prematurely every year. So then, what should we eat?