Is There Vanity In Pride?

The feeling of deep satisfaction and a boost in self-worth that one feels after accomplishments is best described as the feeling of pride. A way for man to respect himself, his honour and his dignity. Taking too much solace in this feeling, however, fuels arrogance and entitlement; transitioning it into vanity. The more wood you feed the fire, the greater the flame becomes until it … Continue reading Is There Vanity In Pride?

You Behind The Mask

After having a mechanical breakfast, you step into the grounds of what most consider the epitome of education–a socially interconnected abode of learning, as known as your college. With every step towards your class, the impassive onlooker waving at you becomes clearer in your peripheral perspective. A sigh stuck in your throat oozes to get out as you gulp the trembles in and wave back … Continue reading You Behind The Mask

The Palette of Life: Colours unseen, moments unspoken

As a child, the concept of colors felt pretty simple – green was the grass, blue was the sky. My world was painted in primary colors – bold, simple and uncomplicated. Red was the rage when I didn’t get what I wanted, blue the calm of bedtime stories and yellow the warmth of my mom’s hug. I saw life through a pair of rose tinted … Continue reading The Palette of Life: Colours unseen, moments unspoken

In the world of preying on downfalls

Seeing the downfall of others as entertainment has been explained by various psychologists and their examples can be seen in history through the crowds of public executions or in the 21st century by the popularity of the cancel culture. Firstly it is to note that I am in no way comparing the act of being killed to being shamed on the internet alone. Cancel culture … Continue reading In the world of preying on downfalls