Spirited Away is hands down one of my all time favourite films and Studio Ghibli’s most iconic animated features. While the film is often known for its gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, my analysis focuses on the storytelling or human element of Spirited Away – which I think deserves equal appreciation for its excellent portrayal of theContinue reading “The importance of Quiet Persistence || A close analysis of Miyazaki’s ‘Spirited Away’”
Category Archives: Life
How to stop worrying and start living || A guide by Dale Carnegie
The past few weeks has been honestly quite a challenge for me. I just went through a gruelling job application process where I was met with a stream of rejections, all whilst dealing with online final exams, consuming the news on rising unemployment rates and coming to terms with the grim probability that the careerContinue reading “How to stop worrying and start living || A guide by Dale Carnegie”
7 things introverts should know to survive in an extroverted world || Susan Cain’s bestseller ‘Quiet’
Just a week or so ago, I read former corporate lawyer turned writer Susan Cain’s book discussing the concept of introversion in a western society – an interesting and compelling read for anyone with a hint of introversion in their character which they may have felt the need to subdue at times to meet expectationsContinue reading “7 things introverts should know to survive in an extroverted world || Susan Cain’s bestseller ‘Quiet’”
Ikigai // A Japanese concept on how to lead a fulfilling life
Finding out what to do with your life can be hard sometimes. So when I came across this fascinating concept of ‘Ikigai’ which literally translates to ‘a reason for living’ – a concept that apparently the residents of a Japanese island with the world’s longest living people follow religiously, I just had to find outContinue reading “Ikigai // A Japanese concept on how to lead a fulfilling life”
3 relaxing shows to cure your stress and anxiety
As someone who deals with a mild form of anxiety and is prone to feeling overwhelmed when things get busy, it can sometimes be hard for me to find ways to wind down after a long day. Luckily I found my cure in watching tv shows and short films which possess a uniquely therapeutic andContinue reading “3 relaxing shows to cure your stress and anxiety”
Cultivating good habits and breaking bad ones|| James Clear’s ATOMIC HABITS
As someone who struggles to finish personal projects and achieve long term goals (especially now in a time of crisis), I found this book’s deep dive into the formative process of habits particularly insightful and helpful. It reminds us that we build our everyday lives largely on habit and living meaningfully and enriching our self-worthContinue reading “Cultivating good habits and breaking bad ones|| James Clear’s ATOMIC HABITS”
Life lessons from a Roman Emperor || Marcus Aurelius’s MEDITATIONS, translated by Gregory Hays
Last year I had the pleasure of stumbling across a book that is exceedingly rare in its form – it was a journal and memoir of sorts from one of Rome’s most successful emperors, Marcus Aurelius, who reigned during the Pax Romana (a long period of peace in Rome) and was hailed as the lastContinue reading “Life lessons from a Roman Emperor || Marcus Aurelius’s MEDITATIONS, translated by Gregory Hays”
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