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Do We Matter?
“Do we matter?” is a question almost everyone encounters at some point, especially in their mid-twenties. It’s a strange age, one where the world feels open and possible, yet frighteningly uncertain. We begin to wonder what the sum of our lives will amount to. Will we leave a lasting legacy, or will we quietly pass…
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The Time We Choose
Paul Mescal’s line in the movie Aftersun, “I can’t see myself at 40, to be honest. Surprised I made it to 30,” struck a deep chord within me the first time I watched the film. It’s a sentiment I find myself relating to more than I expected. At 24, with six years left until I…
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Birthdays Are Weird
Birthdays have always felt strange to me. Mine is coming up on August 12th, but I haven’t celebrated in years. It feels odd to celebrate my existence when I don’t believe I’ve done anything significant or world-changing. Celebrating my life feels unearned, like I’m being praised for something I haven’t accomplished. Despite my aversion to…
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I Don’t Know What to Do, Am I the Only One?
Have you ever felt like you knew exactly what you wanted to do in life, only to find yourself lost in a sea of uncertainty later on? If you have, you’re not alone. Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs at us, making our once crystal-clear dreams feel like distant memories. Back in the…