As society becomes increasingly self focused and self serving, I’ve been reflecting on the meaning of the titles we carry

Tracy Chapman, a legendary musician yes; and increasingly she feels like an important figure we should pay closer attention to

“The social world in which we live does not exist in some absolute sense, but rather is simply one model of reality”

The story shows that you can be locked inside four walls and still discover freedom, and just as powerfully, you can walk around in the world yet remain unfree.

And perhaps the purpose of death and grief is to reveal the truest parts of what it means to be alive.

We talk about separating the art from the artist, but the truth is that craft reveals character to a degree also. Cruise’s discipline, work ethic and absolute commitment speak to something good in him.

Shouldn’t feminism protect choice in all its forms. Whether that choice leads to an office, a farm, or a home; each path shapes the world in meaningful ways

Phones are definitely convenient; compact, multitasking, connecting us to emails, information and security in seconds. It’s really brilliant on one hand yes, but I often wonder at what cost?

We often focus on impossible beauty standards for women, but men face similar pressures. Benicio is one example of how individuality and authenticity can carry more weight than fitting an aesthetic template

A quiet understanding that we don’t need to know everything to live meaningfully. That the pursuit of knowledge is not always the pursuit of peace. People say ignorance is bliss, but I don’t think it’s ignorance; it’s a form of spiritual trust. A willingness to leave some things to whatever lies beyond us

These actions won’t make headlines or shift the economy, but they change the atmosphere. They create small ripples. And sometimes, that’s enough to interrupt the cycle: to remind someone else that maybe this place isn’t quite as bleak as we’ve collectively agreed it is. That we have opportunities and access others can only dream of. That the people here are helpful and if you can’t find one, be one

There is a certain buzzing empowerment in embracing life exactly as it is. Choosing to really make the most of the life we have and the present, it doesn't just feel liberating, it creates a freer existence. My 2026 travel plans are a study in that “breath of fresh air” liberation: a choice to break away from societal opinions and limited fear based thinking in favour of living individually meaningfully. To me, adventure isn't the big ego driven pursuit promoted these days; but an opportunity to sharpen ourselves and our values. I’ve set out for 2026 a great year and this will be exploring the idea that ‘great' isn’t about grandness, but about the most authentic and simple of ways for those that value quieter

Those that cheat to get ahead will never win. By default they have already lost the greatest thing of all: a life with meaning.

I’m a strong advocate for loving your own company. Going to restaurants alone. Sitting in the cinema watching a film alone. Walking through shops without needing someone beside you. There is something deeply powerful about being able to enjoy your own presence without needing distraction, without waiting for others

But what worries me is that one day, future generations may never know life before constant technology. Answers will always be on a screen, and the sense of discovery we once experienced could vanish. That thought is both sad and motivating; it reminds me to actively practice life away from technology and to actively pass down the beauty of figuring things out for ourselves

You often hear people say, “I want to do a job that helps people.” And yet, by default, most jobs do help people. Whether you clean a toilet, wait tables at a restaurant, are a doctor, or a teacher; you’re helping someone. The statement implies that meaning or significance only exists “elsewhere”, somewhere bigger. But the truth is, we can create meaning and impact exactly where we are with the right attitude and efforts

As Kahlil Gibran wrote, “Travel and tell no one. Live a true love story and tell no one. Live happily and tell no one; people ruin beautiful things.” Protecting our happiness means rooting ourselves in our own path and letting our actions speak. We can be open hearted and discerning at the same time. Deeply connected and still private. These aren’t opposites; they’re balance and sometimes the quietest steps, make the loudest impact