Why Finding One’s True Self Is a Lonely Journey
The journey to discovering one’s true self is a path that no one else can walk for us. It is a deeply personal and introspective process,...
February 22, 2025
Ahmed Elbshry Software Engineer
The Hidden Manipulation of “Saving” Someone You First Made Fall
Some people thrive on creating chaos only to present themselves as the hero who “saves” the victim from the very situation they engineered. This psychological manipulation...
February 18, 2025
The Great Supermarket Butter Standoff – A Duel of Generations
There I was, standing at the checkout, in an imaginary Supermarket basking in the glow of a conversation with lady on the phone. The world around me faded...
February 18, 2025
The Puppet and the Chemical Warfare
To relate, you might need to read this first The Puppet Master had finally cracked the code. They had discovered the ultimate weapon—a scent so strong, so...
February 13, 2025
The Puppet Show: A Tragic Comedy in One Act
At a certain institution, in an imaginary classroom where learning is supposed to happen, there exists a boy with a title but no function—a boy whose...
February 12, 2025
The Supermarket Saga: Ms. ShortHair and the Invisible Mess
I was just minding my business at the supermarket today, picking up a few essentials like a responsible adult. I reached the checkout, placed my items...
February 11, 2025
Understanding Our Insecurities Instead of Projecting Them
Insecurities are a natural part of being human, yet they often go unexamined, leading to unintended consequences. When we project our insecurities onto others, we not...
January 21, 2025
Should Manipulation and Dishonesty Be Part of Life’s Game
Life often feels like a game with unspoken rules—some people manipulate, others deceive, and we’re expected to play along. But what if you don’t want to?...
January 7, 2025
Mental Model: Seek Satisfaction, Not Perfection
The mental model “seek satisfaction, not perfection” encourages us to aim for a point where our efforts produce satisfactory results, rather than pursuing unattainable perfection. The...
October 7, 2024
How Our Brains Adapt and Change Throughout Life
Our brains are incredibly adaptable, constantly changing throughout our lives through a process known as neuroplasticity. This ability allows the brain to reorganize itself by forming...
September 30, 2024