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How Nature Prepared Me For Coronavirus
I’m an eternal optimist. With a stoic mindset and an unwavering sunny disposition, I always find a ray of light in every dark tunnel. And, even as coronavirus continues to inflict its own brand of terror, I remain calm, lighthearted, forward-looking and at peace. In the age of uncertainty and anxiety, my optimistic outlook is, no doubt, my best and only hope for survival in the dystopian reality created by the global pandemic. And, I had developed this skill thanks to the world’s greatest teacher: Mother Nature When news of the pandemic broke out, I knew I had an edge over this bizarre and contagious virus. Mother Nature, after all,…
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The Perks Of Being A Bookworm: Why Read Books
Books are, no doubt, a godsend for the modern-day man. Although some people find them obsolete, books remain a crucial source of information, ideas, and inspiration. With their captivating plots and mind-blowing twists, books, especially novels, also offer a beautiful escape from the cruel, melancholic world. And, as coronavirus continues to wreak havoc worldwide, more and more folks are rediscovering the perks of being a bookworm. In my vigorous pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, I’ve collected quite a few fascinating novels and books. From timeless classics to magical realism, I have read dozens of engaging and thought-provoking books that have somehow made me a better person. And, ever since I…
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Being Stoic In The Time Of Covid-19
For days, my world was still. Time seemed slow, the streets were empty, and there were no traces of the frenzy of my modern-day life. What’s more, the skies were crispy blue and clear in the morning and were filled with twinkling stars at night. Mother Earth was healing herself, and these past few days reminded me of the yesteryear and my days of innocence. But, behind the stillness, nostalgia, and zen, the threat of Covid-19 continues to terrorize the hearts of millions of people worldwide. Truthfully, I thought that the world was going on a downward spiral. Death, after all, lurked in every corner, and humanity seems to be on…
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Tuburan Cebu: Love In The Time Of Crisis
A shiver of excitement ran down my spine. Standing on the edge of a cliff in Tuburan Cebu, I had been whisked away to an oasis of natural beauty. Even though I was still on earth, I felt like I was a billion light-years away from a world eclipsed by forest fires, volcanic eruptions, and a virus outbreak. Gazing at the lush, emerald landscapes of North Cebu, thoughts of an endless series of possibilities and adventures soon flooded through me. It was a moment of bliss and a refreshing break from a rough start to 2020. What’s more, it was just the start of a day-long exploration of some of…
