The Everything Journal

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Space Between Ordinary Days

Space Between Ordinary Days

We often expect the most beautiful things in life to happen during grandiose events. When we were children, we could go days anticipating the big day, counting how many more sleeps we need to do in …

Things I Have Learned So Far Being 23

Things I Have Learned So Far Being 23

Growing Up in a Different World Being a young adult in this time and age feels like having a lot more responsibilities with fewer rewards, at least from where I stand. AI is rapidly changing the …

Things I Have Learned Being a Working Student

Things I Have Learned Being a Working Student

Being a working student taught me more than how to earn money. It taught me about responsibility, regret, relationships, exhaustion, resilience, and faith. Looking back now after graduating college …

Small Joys I Almost Missed This Week

Small Joys I Almost Missed This Week

Small Joys I Almost Missed This Week — collecting overlooked moments The Almost-Missed Moments A smile from a close friend, the breeze during commuting, the warmth of the sun when it’s almost …

The Art of Doing Nothing for a While

The Art of Doing Nothing for a While

Sitting without filling the silence The Urge to Fill the Silence We have trained our minds to be busy. Our world surrounds us with applause when we hustle and grind, saying idle hands are for the weak …

The Psychology of Ordinary Comfort

The Psychology of Ordinary Comfort

Gentle Entry Into the Ordinary Going to school meant doing mundane things: wearing the same old uniforms that I’ve used for years, waking up at the same time (inconsistently, however) whenever …

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